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#4568 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 48% in state
Monte Vista Middle
Middle School · Pleasant Valley · Camarillo, CA
A Pleasant Valley middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
888 North Lantana St., Camarillo, CA 93010
- Math 29% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Monte Vista Middle score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 38% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Monte Vista Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,320/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Camarillo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,538
Median home value
$809,900
Median rent
$2,455/mo
College educated
40.5%
Homeownership
64.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camarillo Academy of Progressive EducationCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 583 | Compare → |
| Peak Prep Pleasant ValleyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| PhoenixEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Casa Pacifica Nonpublic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | 3–12 | 2.9 mi | 53 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pleasant Valley
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #9 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,363NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monte Vista Middle is listed in Pleasant Valley; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monte Vista Middle
Monte Vista Middle is a public middle school in Camarillo, CA, part of Pleasant Valley, serving approximately 606 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,568 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monte Vista Middle
What grades does Monte Vista Middle serve?
Monte Vista Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Monte Vista Middle?
Monte Vista Middle has an enrollment of approximately 606 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monte Vista Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Monte Vista Middle is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monte Vista Middle rank in CA?
Monte Vista Middle ranks #4,568 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Monte Vista Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Monte Vista Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Monte Vista Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monte Vista Middle has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Monte Vista Middle a charter school?
No, Monte Vista Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monte Vista Middle a Title I school?
No, Monte Vista Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monte Vista Middle?
47.2% of students at Monte Vista Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 606
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Ventura County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.6%
- Phone
- (805) 383-5335
- Area population (ZIP 93010)
- 46,715
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93010; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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