Serving 574 students in grades 6-8, Mesa Verde Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Mesa Verde Middle serves the eastern part of Moorpark, CA, covering an area of approximately 25.5 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edges of the attendance zone being about 8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mesa Verde Middle School's student population of 574 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
574 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Positive, United, Mindful, Academic, School-Spirited
School Rankings
Mesa Verde Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mesa Verde Middle School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2869 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
45%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Positive, United, Mindful, Academic, School-Spirited
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mesa Verde Middle School's ranking?
Mesa Verde Middle School is ranked #2869 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mesa Verde Middle School often compared to?
Mesa Verde Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chaparral Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mesa Verde Middle School?
574 students attend Mesa Verde Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Mesa Verde Middle School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mesa Verde Middle School?
Mesa Verde Middle School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mesa Verde Middle School offer ?
Mesa Verde Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mesa Verde Middle School part of?
Mesa Verde Middle School is part of Moorpark Unified School District.
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