Serving 724 students in grades 6-8, Monte Vista Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 724 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Monte Vista Middle School's student population of 724 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
724 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Monte Vista Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monte Vista Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3035 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
64%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
9%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monte Vista Middle School's ranking?
Monte Vista Middle School is ranked #3035 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Monte Vista Middle School?
724 students attend Monte Vista Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Monte Vista Middle School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monte Vista Middle School?
Monte Vista Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Monte Vista Middle School offer ?
Monte Vista Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Monte Vista Middle School part of?
Monte Vista Middle School is part of Tracy Joint Unified School District.
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Last Day of School
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
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