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Teachers: what resource would make the biggest difference at Monte Vista this year?
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Enrollment
371
Combined
DISTRICT 571 · STATE 602
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SIMI VALLEY UNIFIED·NCES 063684009639
Monte Vista
1220 Fourth St., Simi Valley, CA 93065 · (805) 579-6326 · Ventura County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED22-SUBURBTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL371 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
18.3:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.0:1 · STATE 18.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
45%
168 students
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 5 | 1% |
| Grade 1 | 9 | 2% |
| Grade 2 | 11 | 3% |
| Grade 3 | 5 | 1% |
| Grade 4 | 13 | 4% |
| Grade 5 | 11 | 3% |
| Grade 6 | 21 | 6% |
| Grade 7 | 18 | 5% |
| Grade 8 | 33 | 9% |
| Grade 9 | 26 | 7% |
| Grade 10 | 55 | 15% |
| Grade 11 | 83 | 22% |
| Grade 12 | 81 | 22% |
Student demographics
60%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 63% · 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
37.8%
own-school result
Math
16.1%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 9.8% | 28.0% | 24.5% | 37.8% |
| Math | 5.8% | 10.2% | 20.4% | 63.5% |
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 | 37.8% | 16.1% |
| 2023-24 | 38.7% | 19.5% |
| 2022-23 | 41.1% | 19.9% |
| 2021-22 | 41.2% | 15.7% |
| 2020-21 | 56.4% | 34.2% |
| 2018-19 | 38.7% | 11.7% |
| 2017-18 | 44.4% | 18.1% |
| 2016-17 | 47.5% | 15.2% |
| 2015-16 | 44.0% | 17.0% |
| 2014-15 | 46.0% | 17.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where Monte Vista ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Ventura County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 371 | #32 of 208 | #1 of 7 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.3:1 | #38 of 59 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 60.0% | #24 of 59 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 45.3% | #75 of 95 | N/A |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +71.0% | #2 of 19 | N/A |
Ranked against other public K-12 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
371
+5 (+1%) vs 2020
+642% since 1990-91, when it was 50
Student : Teacher
18.3:1
was 24.4:1
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 | 371 | 20.2 | 18.3:1 | 45% (168) |
| 2023-24 | 425 | 20.8 | 20.5:1 | 43% (182) |
| 2022-23 | 478 | 20.3 | 23.6:1 | 40% (191) |
| 2020-21 | 366 | 15 | 24.4:1 | 33% (120) |
| 2017-18 | 217 | 12.1 | 17.9:1 | 31% (68) |
| 2015-16 | 175 | 8 | 21.9:1 | 19% (34) |
| 2010-11 | 115 | N/A | N/A | 18% (21) |
| 2000-01 | 114 | 2 | 57.0:1 | 9% (10) |
| 1990-91 | 50 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Monte Vista.
Since 2017-18: students up 71% (217 to 371); teachers up 67% (12.1 to 20.2).
About Monte Vista
Monte Vista is listed by the National Center for Education Statistics as a combined-grade school in Simi Valley, California. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 371 students in kindergarten through 12. The average for combined schools in California is about 602 students, so this school is 38% smaller than average.
The district, Simi Valley Unified, has 15,418 students enrolled across 27 schools.
Enrollment at Monte Vista is mixed, with Hispanic students the largest group at 45%. Other reported shares: 44% White, 6% multiracial, and 3% Asian. The Hispanic share in Ventura County as a whole is similar, at about 44%. By the diversity index, Monte Vista comes in at 60%.
Monte Vista's 20.2 full-time-equivalent teachers put its ratio at 18.3:1. Combined schools in California average about 18.6:1, a similar figure. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 45%. The 59% average for public schools in Ventura County is 14 points higher.
In Ventura County (population about 837,469), median household income is about $109,797, roughly 36% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Monte Vista is one of 238 public schools in Ventura County, which together enroll about 147,841 students.
The nearest other public school, Sinaloa Middle, is about 0.3 miles away. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
The school is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population between 100,000 and 250,000, according to its NCES locale (Suburb: Mid-size).
There was little change in enrollment from 2020-21 (366) to 2024-25 (371). The school's ratio fell from 24.4:1 to 18.3:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
Questions about science fairs, picture day, and bus routes can be posted here. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Ventura County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
837,469
Census ACS
Median income
$109,797
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
238
147,841 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Simi Valley Unified
- Simi Valley HighHigh · 1,910 students
- Royal HighHigh · 1,835 students
- Valley View MiddleMiddle · 1,329 students
- Hillside MiddleMiddle · 1,138 students
- Santa Susana HighHigh · 1,033 students
- Sinaloa MiddleMiddle · 843 students
Other schools in Simi Valley
- California Virtual Academy @ Los AngelesCombined · 5,705 students
- California Virtual Academy @ San DiegoCombined · 3,924 students
- California Virtual Academy @ San JoaquinCombined · 3,219 students
- Simi Valley HighHigh · 1,910 students
- Royal HighHigh · 1,835 students
- iQ Academy California-Los AngelesCombined · 1,721 students
Other Monte Vista schools
2 other US public schools in 2 states are named Monte Vista. Monte Vista is the 3rd largest of the 3.
- Monte VistaMonterey, CA · 688 students
- Monte Vista SchoolSOUTH JORDAN, UT · 783 students
Nearby schools
- Sinaloa Middle0.3 mi · 843
- Royal High0.6 mi · 1,835
- Madera Elementary0.7 mi · 264
- Arroyo Elementary1.0 mi · 264
- Hollow Hills Elementary1.1 mi · 560
- Park View Elementary1.3 mi · 319
Frequently asked questions
About Monte VistaHow many students attend Monte Vista?
Monte Vista enrolls approximately 371 students in grades KG-12.
What grades does Monte Vista serve?
Monte Vista serves grades KG-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monte Vista?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Monte Vista is approximately 18.3:1 (20 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Monte Vista?
At Monte Vista, the student body is approximately 44% White, 45% Hispanic, 2% Black, 3% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Monte Vista?
Monte Vista is overseen by Simi Valley Unified in Ventura County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.