- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+72 students YoY
Vista View Middle grew from 588 students in 2022-23 to 660 in 2023-24 (+12.2%).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+72 students YoY 062814004350 · Fountain Valley, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
724 enr · 27.8:1 · 65.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Mesa View Middle (817 students)
Vista View Middle grew from 588 students in 2022-23 to 660 in 2023-24 (+12.2%). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Vista View Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mesa View Midd
Mesa View Middle
817 students
- Marine View Mi
Marine View Middle
736 students
- This school
Vista View Middle
724 students
- Harbour View E
Harbour View Elementary
677 students
- Circle View El
Circle View Elementary
582 students
- Hope View Elem
Hope View Elementary
546 students
What this shows Vista View Middle reports 724 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vista View Middle compares
Vista View Middle is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,553
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
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.
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
District finance for Ocean View reports $16,553 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~724 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 588 (2022-23) → 660 (2023-24), up 72.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.