Mountain Vista

918 Fifth St.
Fillmore, CA 93016
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 453 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mountain Vista 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 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mountain Vista's student population of 453 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
453 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Mountain Vista ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Vista is 0.10, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#7657 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
18%
33%
22%
47%
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
95%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mountain Vista's ranking?
Mountain Vista is ranked #7657 out of 9,602 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mountain Vista?
453 students attend Mountain Vista.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Mountain Vista students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Vista?
Mountain Vista has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mountain Vista offer ?
Mountain Vista offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mountain Vista part of?
Mountain Vista is part of Fillmore Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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