Mountain View Whisman
Mountain View Whisman has 11 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 61.6/100 — 17.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Stevenson Elementary at 85/100, where 64.9% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $18,061 per student (above the state average of $14,815). 2 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 11.6%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Solid 61.2/100 | 9 | 41.4% | 11.1% |
| Middle | Solid 63.3/100 | 2 | 39.6% | 13.7% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Mountain View Whisman, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Mountain View Whisman's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 63.3.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -0.4pp (state avg: -3.0pp), growth is essentially flat.
Consistency: Score range of 56.1 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 11.6%, 6.6pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.2%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Stevenson Elementary leads the district at 85 with 64.9% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Mountain View Whisman
Hidden gems: 2 schools in Mountain View Whisman are classified as Growth Engine (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Mountain View Whisman spends $18,061 per student in current expenditures — $3,246 above the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (9)
Mountain View Whisman has 9 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 61.2 — 17.5 points above the state average of 43.8. 3 of 9 elementary schools score above 70.
Growth is essentially flat at -0.4pp.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Stevenson Elementary with a Scope Score of 85 and 64.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stevenson Elementary Mountain View Whisman High Ceiling | 64.9% | Strong 85/100 |
| 2 | Amy Imai Elementary Mountain View Whisman High Ceiling | 67.5% | Strong 83/100 |
| 3 | Benjamin Bubb Elementary Mountain View Whisman High Ceiling | 58.8% | Strong 80/100 |
| 4 | Edith Landels Elementary Mountain View Whisman Building Momentum | 52.7% | Solid 66/100 |
| 5 | Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary Mountain View Whisman Strong All-Around | 40.3% | Solid 62/100 |
| 6 | Monta Loma Elementary Mountain View Whisman Culture First | 30.7% | Solid 52/100 |
| 7 | Gabriela Mistral Elementary Mountain View Whisman Growth Engine | 28.0% | Developing 50/100 |
| 8 | Theuerkauf Elementary Mountain View Whisman Growth Engine | 22.7% | Developing 44/100 |
| 9 | Mariano Castro Elementary Mountain View Whisman Building Momentum | 7.0% | Needs Support 29/100 |
Middle Schools (2)
Mountain View Whisman has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 63.3 — 22.9 points above the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +2.4pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Crittenden Middle with a Scope Score of 64 and 37.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crittenden Middle Mountain View Whisman Building Momentum | 37.9% | Solid 64/100 |
| 2 | Isaac Newton Graham Middle Mountain View Whisman Building Momentum | 41.4% | Solid 62/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Mountain View Whisman
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology