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#7244 of 9,539 schools in CA
Mountain Vista
Elementary School · Fillmore Unified · Fillmore, CA
A Fillmore Unified elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 697, Fillmore, CA 93016
- Math 19% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mountain Vista score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mountain Vista 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated872/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fillmore), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Valley Independent StudyEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| San Cayetano ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 485 | Compare → |
| Rio Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 557 | Compare → |
| Piru ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | Not available | 274 | 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.
Fillmore Unified
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $19,353NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mountain Vista is listed in Fillmore Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mountain Vista
Mountain Vista is a public elementary school in Fillmore, CA, part of Fillmore Unified, serving approximately 453 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,244 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountain Vista
What grades does Mountain Vista serve?
Mountain Vista serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mountain Vista?
Mountain Vista has an enrollment of approximately 453 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Vista?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Vista is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mountain Vista rank in CA?
Mountain Vista ranks #7,244 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mountain Vista's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountain Vista has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Vista?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain Vista has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mountain Vista a charter school?
No, Mountain Vista is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mountain Vista a Title I school?
No, Mountain Vista is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mountain Vista?
80.8% of students at Mountain Vista 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 453
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Ventura County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.3%
- Phone
- (805) 524-6781
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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