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Mountain Vista High

High School · Madera Unified · Madera, CA

A Madera Unified high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1901 Clinton Ave., Madera, CA 93638

  • Math 2% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 24% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 62.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change-1.18 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency1.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-26.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-32.3 pts
Overall Proficiency13% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-6.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
College Readiness5.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate62%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$18,565
Chronic Absenteeism88.4%

Students at Mountain Vista High score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency2%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency24%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 17 points across the 15-year record (2010–2024) and has held near 13% recently.

Show all 8 years
2010
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
15%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
15%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2024
Math
2%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)

Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

97.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Mountain Vista High 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 35Car-Dependent
  • Transit 25Some Transit
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,647/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Madera), 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

$60,031

Median home value

$291,500

Median rent

$1,218/mo

College educated

8%

Homeownership

53.6%

Poverty rate

26.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93638; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Juvenile Hall (endeavor/voyager Secondary)Enrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–121.4 mi22Compare →
Madera County Independent AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.7K–121.4 mi62Compare →
Pioneer Technical CenterCharter · enrollment unverified5.5K–121.4 mi243Compare →
Ripperdan Community DayEnrollment path unverified5.77–12Not available45Compare →

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.

Madera Unified

Schools in district
28
Rank in district
#18 of 27
District spending per student
$18,565NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mountain Vista High is listed in Madera Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mountain Vista High

Mountain Vista High is a public high school in Madera, CA, part of Madera Unified, serving approximately 164 students in grades 10th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,264 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mountain Vista High

What grades does Mountain Vista High serve?

Mountain Vista High serves students in grades 10th through 12th.

How many students attend Mountain Vista High?

Mountain Vista High has an enrollment of approximately 164 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Vista High?

The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Vista High is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mountain Vista High rank in CA?

Mountain Vista High ranks #6,264 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Mountain Vista High's MySchoolScout rating?

Mountain Vista High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain Vista High has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Is Mountain Vista High a charter school?

No, Mountain Vista High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mountain Vista High a Title I school?

No, Mountain Vista High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mountain Vista High?

97.6% of students at Mountain Vista High 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
10th – 12th
Enrollment
164
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
alternative
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Madera County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
88.4%
4-Year Graduation
62.0%
Area population (ZIP 93638)
51,502
Area average commute
30.5 min
Area median age
29
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 93638; 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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