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Mountain View Whisman

Above Average2024–25 data11 schools · avg 61.6/100

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.

Avg Scope Score
61.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
56.1
28.8 – 84.9
Avg Exceeded %
41.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
11.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
11
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementarySolid
61.2/100
941.4%11.1%
MiddleSolid
63.3/100
239.6%13.7%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Mountain View Whisman, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
61.2
avg score · 9 schools
+6 more elementary schools
Middle
63.3
avg score · 2 schools

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

3 High Ceiling2 Growth Engine1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First4 Building Momentum

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

Hispanic
40.2%
White
22.1%
Asian
21.8%
Black
1.1%
Other
14.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
30%
Economic need indicator · district avg

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.

Per-Pupil Spending
$18,061
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
4,753
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 30.8%
$13,809 → $18,061
Spending Efficiency
3.41
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 63%Support 33%Other 4%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$81,726–$146,521
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
298
Full-time equivalent teachers

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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Stevenson Elementary
Mountain View Whisman High Ceiling
64.9%Strong
85/100
2Amy Imai Elementary
Mountain View Whisman High Ceiling
67.5%Strong
83/100
3Benjamin Bubb Elementary
Mountain View Whisman High Ceiling
58.8%Strong
80/100
4Edith Landels Elementary
Mountain View Whisman Building Momentum
52.7%Solid
66/100
5Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary
Mountain View Whisman Strong All-Around
40.3%Solid
62/100
6Monta Loma Elementary
Mountain View Whisman Culture First
30.7%Solid
52/100
7Gabriela Mistral Elementary
Mountain View Whisman Growth Engine
28.0%Developing
50/100
8Theuerkauf Elementary
Mountain View Whisman Growth Engine
22.7%Developing
44/100
9Mariano 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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Crittenden Middle
Mountain View Whisman Building Momentum
37.9%Solid
64/100
2Isaac 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain View Whisman a good school district?
Mountain View Whisman has 11 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 61.6/100, which is 17.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. 41.1% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Mountain View Whisman?
The highest-scoring school in Mountain View Whisman is Stevenson Elementary with a Scope Score of 85/100 and 64.9% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Mountain View Whisman spend per student?
Mountain View Whisman spends $18,061 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Mountain View Whisman?
Teacher salaries in Mountain View Whisman range from $81,726–$146,521 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.