Vista View Middle School

Vista View Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
16250 Hickory St,  Fountain Valley, CA
Ocean View School District (Huntington Beach)
3.4
3.0
517 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Scott Mooney
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Math Proficiency
39%
Reading Proficiency
49%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
39%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
30
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
22.5%
State Average
17.9%
Science
9%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
7,571:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
Hispanic
55.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
28.2%
White
10.2%
Two or more races
4.1%
Black
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 8 Reviews
4.0 Alum
2/14/2018
This school is rated above average in school quality compared to other schools in the state. Students here perform above average on state tests, are making above average year-over-year academic improvement, and this school has above average results in how well it's serving disadvantaged students.
4.0 NicheUser
2/5/2015
There are so many athletes at this school that it is almost crazy. They put a ton of effort into keeping us all physically fit and in great health. On holiday breaks they even assign us workouts to do. This school only has one thing going for them and that is being able to make their students workout on a daily bases.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 17 Reviews
4.0 parent
7/6/2025
My son graduated from VVMS and he had great teachers overall. There's always a few teachers that aren't as involved at any school, but I was able to speak to the teachers when I needed to and they responded in a reasonable amount of time to my questions. Dr. Gates was a great principal for his 6th/7...
1.0 parent
5/20/2025
They change principals frequently. The new principal does not return parent emails yet sends school announcements around the clock. Poor quality teachers for 7th grade. Awesome teachers in 6th grade. Awful administrative staff who handle requests unprofessionally. My child does not find the teachers...
1.0 other
5/20/2025
3 sixth graders were caught with semi automatic weapons last week at this school. It’s all over the news. Choose wisely for your child’s safety.
1.0 parent
11/9/2024
Finally I transferred my kids from this horrible place to another school which is way more better than vista and the staff more respectful and friendly more than vista and the principal in the new school is the best principal ever seen

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Vista View Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Fountain Valley, CA, in the Fountain Valley neighborhood, and is served by the Ocean View School District (Huntington Beach) in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 517 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 39% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. Vista View Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,392,765. Discover additional schools in the area, like La Quinta High School, Fountain Valley High School, Valley Vista High School, and more. Learn more about what Fountain Valley has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Vista View Middle School.

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