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Teachers: what resource would make the biggest difference at Monte Vista Middle this year?
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Enrollment
738
Middle
DISTRICT 750 · STATE 659
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TRACY JOINT UNIFIED·NCES 060004707384
Monte Vista Middle
751 West Lowell Ave., Tracy, CA 95376 · (209) 830-3340 · San Joaquin County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE22-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL738 STUDENTS
B
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 55% of California public middle schools
- C+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- BBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- A-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public middle schools
Student : Teacher
20.6:1
36 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 20.8:1 · STATE 20.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
82%
606 students
DISTRICT 77% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 243 | 33% |
| Grade 7 | 227 | 31% |
| Grade 8 | 268 | 36% |
Student demographics
57%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
39.0%
CA avg 49.1% . +5.0pp since 2014
Math
27.7%
CA avg 37.7% . +6.7pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 39 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 28 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 5 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 7 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 13.9% | 25.1% | 27.2% | 33.8% |
| Math | 13.6% | 14.1% | 22.1% | 50.2% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 39.0% | 27.7% |
| 2023-24 | 36.2% | 23.0% |
| 2022-23 | 32.2% | 19.1% |
| 2021-22 | 35.0% | 19.8% |
| 2020-21 | 28.4% | 16.0% |
| 2018-19 | 31.4% | 20.4% |
| 2017-18 | 28.9% | 17.6% |
| 2016-17 | 33.4% | 18.1% |
| 2015-16 | 32.0% | 17.0% |
| 2014-15 | 34.0% | 21.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
31.5%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
31.4%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+0.1pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 32% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 31% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Monte Vista Middle
Monte Vista Middle's state test result (31.5% proficient) is higher than 3 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Vista Middle this school | 738 | 82.1% | 31.5% |
| Earle E. Williams Middle Tracy | 762 | 77.0% | 30.0% |
| Corona Fundamental Intermediate Corona | 754 | 80.1% | 50.4% |
| Rudolph Rivera Middle Merced | 608 | 81.7% | 26.0% |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Hayward | 669 | 82.8% | 33.3% |
| El Capitan Middle Fresno | 738 | 87.4% | 27.9% |
Matched among California middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Monte Vista Middle ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Joaquin County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 31.5% | #699 of 1,224 | #8 of 12 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 27.7% | #650 of 1,227 ▲ 62 | #7 of 12 ▲ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 39.0% | #746 of 1,227 ▲ 6 | #6 of 12 ▲ 2 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +5.9pp | #246 of 1,214 | #3 of 12 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 738 | #523 of 1,377 | #4 of 15 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.6:1 | #546 of 1,279 | #6 of 14 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 56.7% | #503 of 1,278 | #10 of 14 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 82.1% | #483 of 1,329 | #4 of 15 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -21.2% | #304 of 930 | #2 of 9 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
738
-101 (-12%) vs 2020
-15% since 2000-01, when it was 872
Student : Teacher
20.6:1
was 20.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 738 | 35.9 | 20.6:1 | 82% (606) |
| 2023-24 | 715 | 38.9 | 18.4:1 | 85% (607) |
| 2022-23 | 751 | 39.2 | 19.2:1 | 70% (527) |
| 2020-21 | 839 | 41 | 20.5:1 | 67% (563) |
| 2017-18 | 937 | 41 | 22.9:1 | 75% (707) |
| 2015-16 | 911 | 37 | 24.6:1 | 68% (616) |
| 2010-11 | 839 | N/A | N/A | 66% (557) |
| 2000-01 | 872 | 44 | 19.8:1 | 21% (182) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Monte Vista Middle.
Since 2017-18: students down 21% (937 to 738); teachers down 12% (41 to 35.9).
About Monte Vista Middle
A mid-sized middle school in Tracy, California, Monte Vista Middle is part of Tracy Joint Unified. The school serves grades 6 through 8. Enrollment is 738 students.
Monte Vista Middle is one school in a 19-school district, Tracy Joint Unified, which enrolls 13,770 students.
The largest group at Monte Vista Middle is Hispanic students, at 62%. Other groups include 18% Asian, 10% White, 5% Black, and 3% multiracial. By comparison, San Joaquin County residents are about 43% Hispanic. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 57%.
Monte Vista Middle reports a ratio of 20.6 students per teacher, from 35.9 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for middle schools in California is about 20.7:1. Lunch program data show 82% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. The rate at public schools in San Joaquin County averages 66%, lower than here.
Among California public middle schools, Monte Vista Middle outscored 55%, which works out to a B on the allk12 Grade.
The allk12 BeatsExpectations score for Monte Vista Middle is +0.1 points: 31.5% actual, 31.4% predicted.
In San Joaquin County, where the school is located, the median household earns about $92,179 a year, roughly 23% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Counting Monte Vista Middle, San Joaquin County has 251 public schools.
A public school about 0.2 miles away, McKinley Elementary, is the closest to Monte Vista Middle. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of Monte Vista Middle. In a group of 4 nearby schools with scores, Monte Vista Middle ranks 2nd on average proficiency.
By NCES locale, the school is Suburb: Mid-size, or in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population between 100,000 and 250,000.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, Monte Vista Middle had a net loss of 101 students, or 12%.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures at Monte Vista Middle. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
San Joaquin County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
797,334
Census ACS
Median income
$92,179
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
251
153,026 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Tracy Joint Unified
- Merrill F. West HighHigh · 1,920 students
- Tracy HighHigh · 1,739 students
- John C. Kimball HighHigh · 1,587 students
- George Kelly ElementaryElementary · 929 students
- South/West Park ElementaryElementary · 806 students
- Art FreilerElementary · 772 students
Other schools in Tracy
- Merrill F. West HighHigh · 1,920 students
- Tracy HighHigh · 1,739 students
- John C. Kimball HighHigh · 1,587 students
- George Kelly ElementaryElementary · 929 students
- Corral Hollow ElementaryElementary · 806 students
- South/West Park ElementaryElementary · 806 students
Other Monte Vista Middle schools
3 other US public schools in 2 states are named Monte Vista Middle. Monte Vista Middle is the 2nd largest of the 4.
- Monte Vista MiddleSan Jacinto, CA · 893 students
- Monte Vista MiddleCamarillo, CA · 576 students
- Monte Vista Middle SchoolMONTE VISTA, CO · 190 students
Nearby schools
- McKinley Elementary0.2 mi · 436
- Merrill F. West High0.6 mi · 1,920
- Central Elementary0.6 mi · 491
- Primary Charter0.7 mi · 401
- Millennium Charter0.7 mi · 436
- Discovery Charter0.7 mi · 369
Frequently asked questions
About Monte Vista MiddleHow large is Monte Vista Middle?
Monte Vista Middle enrolls approximately 738 students in grades 06-08.
Is Monte Vista Middle an elementary, middle, or high school?
Monte Vista Middle is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
How many teachers does Monte Vista Middle have?
Monte Vista Middle employs 36 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.6:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Monte Vista Middle?
At Monte Vista Middle, the student body is approximately 10% White, 62% Hispanic, 5% Black, 18% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is Monte Vista Middle in?
Monte Vista Middle is part of Tracy Joint Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.