Circle View Elementary School

Circle View Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
6261 Hooker Dr,  Huntington Beach, CA
Ocean View School District (Huntington Beach)
3.6
617 Students
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Established in 1963, Circle View Elementary is a magnet school in the Ocean View School District. Located at 6261 Hooker Dr., in Huntington Beach, the school enrolls approximately 668 students and serves students in transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. Home of the Eagles, Circle View Elementary is a National Blue Ribbon and a California Distinguished School Recipient. The vision of Circle View is to provide a safe environment where children are passionate about the learning process and grow into lifelong learners. The school has a strong academic focus with a core curriculum in English/language arts, science, math, social studies and physical education. In addition, Circle View features an all-day magnet gifted and talented enrichment program where students are provided an extended period of time in enrichment studies. This program is available for students in third to fifth grade and offers a six-year curriculum continuum. Circle View also offers an exciting Astro Camp, which is a hands-on science adventuring featuring state of the art labs and equipment designed to increase science literacy. Students are guided on a study of the Universe through the astronomy lab, physical science labs, field exercises and team building activities. The school also provides extended afterschool care through the Kid’s Club program. Sources cited: 1. Phone call: interview with staff member working in attendance office 2. www.ovsd.org 3. Greatschools.org 4. Niche.com

School Details

Head of School
Kriste Hickman
Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
Math Proficiency
79%
Reading Proficiency
75%

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Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
79%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
23
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.6%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
46.7%
State Average
17.9%
Science
27.9%
State Average
9.9%
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
9,543:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.1%
Female
45.9%
White
39.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
23.7%
Hispanic
22.2%
Two or more races
13.3%
Black
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 19 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/29/2025
Circle view is a school where your kid will be challenged academically, in a great way. The academic achievements soar at this school. The kids get help during recess and or lunch time with how to play sports correctly and safely instead of just running around and getting hurt. The pto is strong and...
5.0 parent
7/30/2023
Great school great grades and great leadership
5.0 parent
2/24/2023
We have had a great experience at Circle View! We are in our 2nd year and truly amazed by the teachers hard work and care for our son. The PTO is very active, the community events on campus have been amazing and fun experience for us to get to know other families, and our child’s school friends.
5.0 parent
1/31/2023
circle view is the best school around CA

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