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#5310 of 9,539 schools in CA
Vista View Middle
Middle School · Ocean View · Fountain Valley, CA
An Ocean View middle school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
16250 Hickory St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708
- Math 39% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vista View Middle score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vista 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. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,975/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fountain Valley), 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
$111,797
Median home value
$1,018,600
Median rent
$2,507/mo
College educated
44.9%
Homeownership
66.1%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92708; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Mcgarvin IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 7–8 | 1.2 mi | 698 | Compare → |
| Covenant Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Fulton (harry C.) MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 730 | Compare → |
| Marine View MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 647 | 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.
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.
Ocean View
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #10 of 14
- District spending per student
- $16,572NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vista View Middle is listed in Ocean View; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vista View Middle
Vista View Middle is a public middle school in Fountain Valley, CA, part of Ocean View, serving approximately 660 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,310 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vista View Middle
What grades does Vista View Middle serve?
Vista View Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Vista View Middle?
Vista View Middle has an enrollment of approximately 660 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista View Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista 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 Vista View Middle rank in CA?
Vista View Middle ranks #5,310 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Vista View Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Vista View Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Vista View Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vista View Middle has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Vista View Middle a charter school?
No, Vista View Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vista View Middle a Title I school?
No, Vista View Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vista View Middle?
81.4% of students at Vista 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 660
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.2%
- Phone
- (714) 842-0626
- Area population (ZIP 92708)
- 56,358
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 92708; 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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