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#6420 of 9,539 schools in CA
Mountain View Middle
Middle School · Lamont Elementary · Lamont, CA
A Lamont Elementary middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7915 Burgundy Ave., Lamont, CA 93241
- Math 9% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 23% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mountain View Middle score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 16% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mountain View 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,155/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$31,563
Median home value
$199,400
Median rent
$946/mo
College educated
3.7%
Homeownership
41.4%
Poverty rate
37.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93241; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SunsetEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 5–8 | 4.1 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| Fairfax Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 5–8 | 4.2 mi | 589 | Compare → |
| Edison MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 5–8 | 4.9 mi | 459 | 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.
Lamont Elementary
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,460NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mountain View Middle is listed in Lamont Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mountain View Middle
Mountain View Middle is a public middle school in Lamont, CA, part of Lamont Elementary, serving approximately 615 students in grades 7th-8th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #6,420 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountain View Middle
What grades does Mountain View Middle serve?
Mountain View Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Mountain View Middle?
Mountain View Middle has an enrollment of approximately 615 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Middle is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mountain View Middle rank in CA?
Mountain View Middle ranks #6,420 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mountain View Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountain View Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Mountain View Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain View Middle has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mountain View Middle a charter school?
No, Mountain View Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mountain View Middle a Title I school?
No, Mountain View Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mountain View Middle?
79.0% of students at Mountain View 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 615
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.5%
- Phone
- (661) 845-2291
- Area population (ZIP 93241)
- 15,571
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 30.6
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 93241; 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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