Below Average
#8250 of 9,539 schools in CA
Monte Vista Middle
Middle School · San Jacinto Unified · San Jacinto, CA
A San Jacinto Unified middle school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
425 North Lyon Ave., San Jacinto, CA 92582
- Math 8% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 18% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Monte Vista Middle score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 13% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (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
74.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,998/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Jacinto), 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
$97,723
Median home value
$439,000
Median rent
$2,328/mo
College educated
15.9%
Homeownership
85.7%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92582; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jacinto Leadership Academy - MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–11 | 1.5 mi | 665 | Compare → |
| San Jacinto Valley AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,569 | Compare → |
| Rancho Viejo MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 999 | Compare → |
| Alpha Omega ChristianPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 22 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
San Jacinto Unified
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #10 of 14
- District spending per student
- $18,857NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monte Vista Middle is listed in San Jacinto Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monte Vista Middle
Monte Vista Middle is a public middle school in San Jacinto, CA, part of San Jacinto Unified, serving approximately 929 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #8,250 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% 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 929 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 #8,250 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Monte Vista Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Monte Vista Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% 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?
74.9% 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
- 929
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.8%
- Phone
- (951) 654-9361
- Area population (ZIP 92582)
- 22,732
- Area average commute
- 49.5 min
- Area median age
- 31.8
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 92582; 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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