Serving 430 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 34%). 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 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mountain Vista serves the northwest part of Fillmore, CA, covering an area of approximately 222.2 square miles. Families within this attendance zone typically have a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 13.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 26.6 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain Vista's student population of 430 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
430 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The Mountain Vista Community is committed to academic excellence for all students.
School Rankings
Mountain Vista 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 is 0.11, 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
#7833 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
94%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
29%
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's ranking?
Mountain Vista is ranked #7833 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mountain Vista?
430 students attend Mountain Vista.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mountain Vista students are Hispanic, 5% 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 24:1, which is higher than 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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