Enrollment
576
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monte Vista Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monte Vista Middle
Monte Vista Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Camarillo, California, enrolling 576 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 576 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,393 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #164.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (34%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 360 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Pleasant Valley spends $12,807 per pupil, 22% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Camarillo's middle schools, it stands alongside Las Colinas Middle (819 students): Monte Vista Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.5:1 vs 24.8:1).
Pleasant Valley also operates Las Colinas Middle (819 students) and Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts (614 students) alongside Monte Vista Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Monte Vista Middle compares
Monte Vista Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,807
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pleasant Valley, which includes Monte Vista Middle.
$12,807
Per student
-22%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.6%
State 43.0%
Federal 9.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~576 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Monte Vista Middle a good school?
Monte Vista Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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