Enrollment
724
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fountain Valley, CA
Vista View Middle
Federal NCES profile for Vista View Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062814004350
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista View Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Fountain Valley · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.8:1
- large classes for California
- 65.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Vista View Middle has class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vista View Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Fountain Valley, CA.
School address
District: Ocean View · California
NCES ID 062814004350 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vista View Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vista View Middle
Vista View Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Fountain Valley, California, enrolling 724 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.8:1 is larger than about 92% of California schools and 29% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.5% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 724 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.
Among 1,728 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #87, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and Asian (23%) (diversity index 55/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Fountain Valley's middle schools, it stands alongside Masuda (Kazuo) Middle (768 students): Vista View Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.8:1 vs 23.3:1).
Ocean View also operates Mesa View Middle (817 students) and Marine View Middle (736 students) alongside Vista View 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 Vista View Middle compares
Vista View 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 | 27.8:1 | ▲ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.5% | ▲ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 724 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
724
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.8:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in California - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,035
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 62.2%
Asian 22.8%
White 9.8%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Vista View Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ocean View, which includes Vista View Middle.
$15,035
Per student
-9%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.7%
State 33.6%
Federal 11.6%
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 Vista View Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa View Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marine View Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harbour View Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Circle View Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hope View Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vista View Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Fountain Valley
2 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 (~724 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Vista View Middle
How many students attend Vista View Middle?
Vista View Middle has 724 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fountain Valley, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista View Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista View Middle is 27.8:1, which is 29% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 77% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vista View Middle?
65.5% of students at Vista View Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vista View Middle?
The largest demographic group at Vista View Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 62.2% of enrollment, in Fountain Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista View Middle?
Vista View Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vista View Middle rank among middle schools in Fountain Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista View Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Fountain Valley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Fountain Valley on the city page.
Is Vista View Middle a good school?
Vista View Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 Ocean View?
Besides Vista View Middle, Ocean View also operates Mesa View Middle (817 students), Marine View Middle (736 students), and Harbour View Elementary (677 students). See the Ocean View district page for the complete list.
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