- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Camarillo, CA
Monte Vista Middle
Federal NCES profile for Monte Vista Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063099004804
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monte Vista Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools.
- #6 of 23
- public schools in Camarillo · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- small classes for California
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Monte Vista Middle has class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monte Vista Middle ranks #6 of 23 public schools in Camarillo, CA.
School address
District: Pleasant Valley · California
NCES ID 063099004804 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-74 students YoY
Monte Vista Middle shrank from 680 students in 2022-23 to 606 in 2023-24 (-10.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-74 students YoY 063099004804 · Camarillo, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
576 enr · 17.5:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Las Colinas Middle (819 students)
Monte Vista Middle shrank from 680 students in 2022-23 to 606 in 2023-24 (-10.9%). Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Monte Vista Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Las Colinas Mi
Las Colinas Middle
819 students
- Los Primeros S
Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts
614 students
- La Mariposa
La Mariposa
601 students
- Rancho Rosal E
Rancho Rosal Elementary
588 students
- This school
Monte Vista Middle
576 students
- Pleasant Valle
Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts
540 students
What this shows Monte Vista Middle reports 576 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monte Vista Middle compares
Monte Vista Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 576 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
576
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 19% in California - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,358
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.7%
White 34.2%
Asian 8.5%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Monte Vista Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pleasant Valley reports $14,358 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monte Vista Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Colinas Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Mariposa | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho Rosal Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monte Vista Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in Camarillo
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~576 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monte Vista Middle
How many students attend Monte Vista Middle?
Monte Vista Middle has 576 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Camarillo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 680 (2022-23) → 606 (2023-24), down 74.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monte Vista Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Monte Vista Middle is 17.5:1, which is 19% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monte Vista Middle?
34.9% of students at Monte Vista Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monte Vista Middle?
The largest demographic group at Monte Vista Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 47.7% of enrollment, in Camarillo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monte Vista Middle?
Monte Vista Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Monte Vista Middle rank among public schools in Camarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Monte Vista Middle ranks #6 of 23 public schools in Camarillo, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Camarillo on the city page.
What other schools are in Pleasant Valley?
Besides Monte Vista Middle, Pleasant Valley also operates Las Colinas Middle (819 students), Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts (614 students), and La Mariposa (601 students). See the Pleasant Valley district page for the complete list.