Ocean View
Ocean View has 17 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 45.5/100 — 1.7 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Circle View Elementary at 72/100, where 48.7% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,224 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 3 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 13.9%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 44.8 | 13 | 21.9% | 13.6% |
| Middle | 47.6 | 4 | 23.6% | 14.9% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Ocean View, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Ocean View's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 47.6.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -4.4pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 47.1 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 13.9%, 4.2pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.2%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Circle View Elementary leads the district at 72 with 48.7% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Ocean View
Hidden gems: 5 schools in Ocean View are classified as Growth Engine (3) or On the Rise (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
Ocean View spends $14,224 per student in current expenditures — $590 below 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 (13)
Ocean View has 13 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 44.8 — 1.0 points near the state average of 43.8. 1 of 13 elementary schools score above 70.
Growth averages -4.4pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Circle View Elementary with a Scope Score of 72 and 48.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Circle View Elementary Ocean View Strong All-Around | 72 | 48.7% | 74.0% | -0.8pp | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 2 | Star View Elementary Ocean View Strong All-Around | 65 | 42.1% | 68.6% | -0.4pp | 6.9% | 0.1% |
| 3 | Village View Elementary Ocean View Culture First | 57 | 24.4% | 57.8% | -4.5pp | 8.9% | 0.2% |
| 4 | Hope View Elementary Ocean View Culture First | 55 | 32.0% | 63.3% | -4.1pp | 10.2% | 0.1% |
| 5 | Harbour View Elementary Ocean View Culture First | 50 | 30.2% | 56.1% | -8.8pp | 10.6% | 0.1% |
| 6 | College View Elementary Ocean View Growth Engine | 50 | 22.7% | 52.7% | +15.2pp | 13.8% | 0.2% |
| 7 | Lake View Elementary Ocean View Growth Engine | 49 | 26.6% | 48.4% | +11.4pp | 15.4% | 0.1% |
| 8 | Golden View Elementary Ocean View Culture First | 37 | 14.7% | 35.5% | -15.3pp | 12.1% | 0.1% |
| 9 | Westmont Elementary Ocean View Culture First | 33 | 9.8% | 36.7% | -8.2pp | 13.8% | 0.3% |
| 10 | Mar Vista Elementary Ocean View Building Momentum | 32 | 9.7% | 28.9% | -22.0pp | 16.2% | 1.5% |
| 11 | Laguna Vista Elementary Ocean View Building Momentum | 30 | 9.4% | 28.7% | -4.6pp | 20.1% | 4.7% |
| 12 | Tierra Vista Elementary Ocean View Building Momentum | 28 | 7.7% | 22.1% | -0.3pp | 24.0% | 1.2% |
| 13 | Oak View Elementary Ocean View Building Momentum | 24 | 6.8% | 26.1% | -15.2pp | 15.2% | 0.3% |
Middle Schools (4)
Ocean View has 4 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 47.6 — 7.1 points above the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +4.8pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Mesa View Middle with a Scope Score of 66 and 42.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mesa View Middle Ocean View Growth Engine | 66 | 42.3% | 65.8% | +6.2pp | 10.5% | 3.1% |
| 2 | Marine View Middle Ocean View Building Momentum | 49 | 26.6% | 54.9% | -5.4pp | 13.9% | 1.6% |
| 3 | Vista View Middle Ocean View On the Rise | 42 | 17.8% | 39.3% | +9.3pp | 17.2% | 2.3% |
| 4 | Ocean View Junior High Ocean View On the Rise | 33 | 7.7% | 24.0% | +9.0pp | 18.1% | 3.9% |
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 Ocean View
- 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
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