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Monte Vista Middle School vs. Los Primeros School Of Sciences & Arts

Should you attend Monte Vista Middle School or Los Primeros School Of Sciences & Arts? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Monte Vista Middle School
888 North Lantana St.
Camarillo, CA 93010
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Los Primeros School Of Sciences & Arts
1555 Kendall Ave.
Camarillo, CA 93010
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Los Primeros School Of Sciences & Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 606 students in grades 6-8, Monte Vista Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 598 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Los Primeros School Of Sciences & Arts ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
606 students
598 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Monte Vista Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Los Primeros School Of Sciences & Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Monte Vista Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Los Primeros School Of Sciences & Arts.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Monte Vista Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Los Primeros School Of Sciences & Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
25:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Monte Vista Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pleasant Valley School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Los Primeros School Of Sciences & Arts with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pleasant Valley School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3618 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#1399 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Monte Vista Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Los Primeros School Of Sciences & Arts, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30%
(Top 50% in CA)
52%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Monte Vista Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pleasant Valley School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Los Primeros School Of Sciences & Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pleasant Valley School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
71%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Monte Vista Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pleasant Valley School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Los Primeros School Of Sciences & Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pleasant Valley School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
36%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Monte Vista Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Los Primeros School Of Sciences & Arts by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
62
Grade 1 Students
-
71
Grade 2 Students
-
70
Grade 3 Students
-
65
Grade 4 Students
-
71
Grade 5 Students
-
69
Grade 6 Students
177
69
Grade 7 Students
203
70
Grade 8 Students
226
51

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Monte Vista Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pleasant Valley School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Los Primeros School Of Sciences & Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pleasant Valley School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
8%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Monte Vista Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pleasant Valley School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Los Primeros School Of Sciences & Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pleasant Valley School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
47%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Monte Vista Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pleasant Valley School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Los Primeros School Of Sciences & Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pleasant Valley School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Monte Vista Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pleasant Valley School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Los Primeros School Of Sciences & Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pleasant Valley School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
33%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Monte Vista Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pleasant Valley School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Los Primeros School Of Sciences & Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pleasant Valley School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Monte Vista Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pleasant Valley School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Los Primeros School Of Sciences & Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pleasant Valley School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.66
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Monte Vista Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pleasant Valley School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Los Primeros School Of Sciences & Arts, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pleasant Valley School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Monte Vista Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pleasant Valley School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Los Primeros School Of Sciences & Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pleasant Valley School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Monte Vista Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pleasant Valley School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Los Primeros School Of Sciences & Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pleasant Valley School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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