Serving 508 students in grades 7-8, Mar Vista Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 508 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Mar Vista Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mar Vista Academy is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mar Vista Academy?
508 students attend Mar Vista Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Mar Vista Academy students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mar Vista Academy?
Mar Vista Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mar Vista Academy offer ?
Mar Vista Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Mar Vista Academy part of?
This school is awesome and my son said that there is a lot of activities for you to have fun in.
- Posted by Parent - Angel
510/17/2011
I recently went to this school, it is great. It holds such a fantastic family bond between teachers, students, substitutes, and even office workers. I was more or less a "trouble maker" but I kept a great GPA (3.5 and higher) I believe that this is THE BEST school any kid can be put in. It helps the student mature and be alot more independent. The after school program is SO MUCH FUN the ASB is VERY resourceful, the teachers are AMAZINGLY experienced, and the campus is just such a wonderful area where anyone can have fun. The ONLY bad thing that comes to mind from this middle school is the fact that I never knew of any Principle who has spent more than two years in the school. I got the pleassure to meet and know three diferent principles.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - jonax
211/23/2009
Poor teacher parent communication & poor teaching skills!
- Posted by Parent - nurss
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 508 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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