Mesa View Middle School

Mesa View Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
17601 Avilla Ln,  Huntington Beach, CA
Ocean View School District (Huntington Beach)
4.4
3.0
738 Students
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Mesa View Middle School is a magnet school in the Ocean View School District. Located at 17601 Avilla Ln., in the city of Huntington Beach, the school enrolls approximately 800 students and serves sixth through eighth grade. Home of the Eagles, Mesa View strives to create a supportive atmosphere and address individual student needs using an integrative approach honoring the whole person. The school’s core philosophy supports “students helping students,” which is the basis of the school’s WEB program “Where Everybody Belongs.” This is a school orientation and transition program where incoming sixth graders are supported and mentored by seventh and eighth grade leaders who are trained to guide new students and help them adjust to middle school. The school provides a strong academic curriculum which includes daily classes in English/language Arts, math, science, social science and physical education. The school also features a gifted and talented enrichment program for advanced learners, which comprise approximately 40 percent of the student population. Mesa View offers a variety of electives through an exploratory wheel rotation which includes classes in art, computer, current events, instrumental music, robotics, yearbook and training for a leadership role in the Where Everybody Belongs program. The athletics department hosts a variety of competitive sports including basketball, volleyball and cross country. 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
Randy Lempert
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Math Proficiency
63%
Reading Proficiency
76%

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Academics
Reading Proficiency
76%
Math Proficiency
63%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.9%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
51%
State Average
17.9%
Science
37.6%
State Average
9.9%
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
12,086:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.2%
Female
45.8%
White
40%
Hispanic
30.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
19.4%
Two or more races
9.2%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 9 Reviews
4.0 NicheUser
4/16/2016
This school is very safe. I've never been aware of any problems.
4.0 NicheUser
4/16/2016
They have several GATE qualified teachers that really bring the program to life. They were essential to my child's success!
5.0 NicheUser
11/24/2014
It is a very good school. Number of students on this campus is less than others in the area making it more personal and friendly.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 22 Reviews
2.0 student
5/16/2023
The truth about this school is the teachers are Horrible. They are constantly rude to students and the bully campaigns don't even work. And for special education? Not even good they removed it leaving some students without help or support. And you want to know the truth? if you are in special educat...
5.0 student
4/26/2017
I'm currently reading the comments about how there are a tremendous amount of bullying issues. When you see " I don't understand the comments about bullying here... I never see it.", It's true. Two years already here has been a blast. I have NEVER seen someone get bullied, gang-banged, and etc. If y...
5.0 parent
3/11/2017
Mesa View has greatly exceeded our expectations! I am glad we decided on this school over the private schools we toured in the area. My child began in the GATE program in 6th grade. Pre-Algebra is taken in the 6th grade followed by Algebra I and Geometry. GATE students enter freshman year of high sc...
3.0 parent
9/7/2016
For a school with an exceptional GATE program, to not have any budget for any kind of sports for 6th graders is just unacceptable. The sport choices for 7th and 8th grade are very limited too, and for a limited number of students. Their music program is very poor too. Although the music teacher is g...

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