Mountain View Whisman School District

1400 Montecito Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94043-3133
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Mountain View Whisman School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,507 students in Mountain View Whisman School District.
Public Schools in Mountain View Whisman School District have a diversity score of 0.74, which is more than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
12 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
4,507 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
233 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

This School District
State Average (CA)
(18-19)
63%
40%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mountain View Whisman  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
71%
51%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mountain View Whisman  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.63
# American Indian Students
4 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,057 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
24%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,677 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
56%
# Black Students
58 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,118 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
25%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
576 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
570
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
528
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
466
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
540
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
502
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
528
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
463
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
467
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
443
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,180 is higher than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,928 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$123 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of Mountain View Whisman  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$108 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of Mountain View Whisman  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$27,180
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Mountain View Whisman  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$23,928
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in Mountain View Whisman  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Mountain View Whisman School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
750 San Pierre Way
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 903-6950
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #22.
Amy Imai Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 88% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
253 Martens Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 526-3490
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
Rank: #33.
Benjamin Bubb Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
525 Hans Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 526-3480
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Rank: #44.
Edith Landels Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
115 W. Dana St.
Mountain View, CA 94041
(650) 526-3520
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Rank: #55.
Gabriela Mistral Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
505 Escuela Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 526-3575
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
Rank: #66.
Isaac Newton Graham Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1175 Castro St.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 965-9292
Grades: 6-8
| 840 students
Rank: #77.
Theuerkauf Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1625 San Luis Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 903-6925
Grades: K-5
| 331 students
Rank: #88.
Crittenden Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1701 Rock St.
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 903-6945
Grades: 6-8
| 532 students
Rank: #99.
Monta Loma Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
460 Thompson Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 903-6915
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
Rank: #1010.
Mariano Castro Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
505 Escuela Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 526-3590
Grades: K-5
| 266 students
Rank: n/an/a
220 N. Whisman Rd.
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 903-6952
Grades: K-5
| 309 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mvwsd Preschool
1850 Latham Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94041
(650) 526-3500
Grades: n/a
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mountain View Whisman School District?
Mountain View Whisman School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,507 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain View Whisman School District?
37% of Mountain View Whisman School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mountain View Whisman School District?
Mountain View Whisman School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Mountain View Whisman School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,928 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 4,507 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 63%
  • : 71%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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