Serving 405 students in grades 6-8, Mountain 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 6% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mountain Vista Middle's attendance zone covers the entire Kelseyville school district, encompassing approximately 126.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 6.6 miles and the furthest edge located 10.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain Vista Middle School's student population of 405 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
405 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Mountain Vista Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Vista Middle School is 0.60, 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
#8734 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
50%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
38%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Vista Middle School's ranking?
Mountain Vista Middle School is ranked #8734 out of 9,523 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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mountain Vista Middle School?
405 students attend Mountain Vista Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Mountain Vista Middle School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain Vista Middle School?
Mountain Vista Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mountain Vista Middle School offer ?
Mountain Vista Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mountain Vista Middle School part of?
Mountain Vista Middle School is part of Kelseyville Unified School District.
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