School Profile · Huntington Beach
Mesa View Middle: The score is strong. The trajectory is stronger.
Mesa View pairs 66% proficiency with gains of 6.2pp per cohort — the rare school that posts both.
17601 Avilla Lane, 92647·Ocean View·Huntington Beach·Grades 6-8·817 students·45% low-income·2024–25 CAASPP·(714) 842-6608·Website
Scope Score
66
🚀 Growth Engine · Solid
ranked #169 statewide · #1 of 3 in Ocean View
Mesa View Middle scores 66 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 90th percentile of 1,714 California middle schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “66% proficient” and call it done. Mesa View deserves a closer read. The school sits in Huntington Beach, where two in five students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
The headline number: 42.3% of students scored in the top band on the state test. The California average is 17.3%.
The story this school is actually telling
The school, grade by grade
ELA · CAASPP 2024–25Different students, same year — each bar is one grade's proficiency mix.
38%
30%
32%
Grade 6 · 68% proficient
33%
34%
33%
Grade 7 · 67% proficient
39%
34%
27%
Grade 8 · 73% proficient
The honest read: the share exceeding holds steady across grades; the floor rises 5.0pp. The state average falls 0.5pp over the same span. A school visit and conversation with teachers will tell you more than this number.
51.3%
Low-income · ELA · met standard
Mesa View's most underrated number
51.3% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide. That's the strongest kind of signal a school can post: it holds across income lines.
Mesa View low-income: 51.3%State low-income: 38.2%
The 6 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
42.3%
State 17.3%
25.0pp above state avg
Met or exceeded
65.8%
State 39.5%
26.3pp above state avg
Growth (G6→G8)
+6.2pp
State +0.8pp
Scores improve across grades
Chronic absenteeism
10.5%
State 19.1%
8.6pp below state avg
Suspension rate
3.1%
State 4.2%
1.1pp below state avg
EL proficiency (ELPAC)
28.7%
State 17.7%
11.0pp above state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask what changed — new curriculum, new principal, new program. Momentum has a cause, and a visit will find it.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
K-12 Feeder Path
Elementary
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High School
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Your other options
Nearby Middle Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 62
Fulton (Harry C.) Middle
Fountain Valley Elementary · 2 mi
Strong
79/100
Ethel Dwyer Middle
Huntington Beach City Elementary · 2.6 mi
Solid
57/100
Marine View Middle
Ocean View · 1.1 mi
Developing
49/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The Pegasus School
Lexington Ln · Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 557 students
9:1Private4.2 mi
The Waldorf School of Orange County
Canyon Dr · Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-12 · 277 students
9:1Private5.2 mi
Carden Conservatory
Clark Dr · Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 88 students
6:1Private1.8 mi
Leport Schools - Huntington Beach
Waikiki Ln · Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-6 · 60 students
12:1Private2.5 mi
Olive Crest Academy
Bowen St · Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 60 students
9:1Private5.7 mi
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic34.6%
White34.9%
Asian14.8%
Black0.6%
Other15.1%
GenderFemale 46.4%Male 53.5%Non-binary 0.1%
Resources & Access
Enrollment
817
Near CA avg (~860)
Free/Reduced Lunch
45%
18pp below CA avg (64%)
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
2 more students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,303
District avg: $14,224 · CA avg: $14,815 · School-level · CDE ESSA
EL Proficiency (ELPAC)
28.7% Level 4
Share of English Learners reaching full proficiency
Teacher Salary Range
$51,066 – $126,431
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Mesa View Middle in Huntington Beach, 51.3% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 43.5% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Mesa View Middle outperforms its district average for low-income students by 7.8 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (41.0% Math proficient); White students (76.5% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 66.1 percentage points for english learner students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 353 students tested.
Equity Gaps
Absenteeism · Disabilities+14.8pp
25.3% vs 10.5% overall · n=87
Suspension · Disabilities+10.5pp
13.6% vs 3.1% overall · n=88
ELA · English Learner−66.1pp
3.0% vs 69.1% overall · n=71
3 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · English Learner−36.4pp
0.0% vs 36.4% overall · n=71
Math · English Learner−55.7pp
6.8% vs 62.5% overall · n=76
Math Exceeded · English Learner−45.3pp
2.8% vs 48.0% overall · n=76
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income356 tested
ELA 51.3%·Math 41.0%· +7.8pp vs district
White277 tested
ELA 76.5%·Math 71.1%· +9.1pp vs district
Hispanic268 tested
ELA 45.7%·Math 34.0%· +6.6pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Subgroup Growth by Grade
Change in proficiency from lowest tested grade. Shows which groups are gaining ground.
Low-income student ELA proficiency rises by 9.3pp from grade 6 to grade 8 at this school. District average: +6.1pp.
Subgroups with fewer than 10 tested students per grade are not shown.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$105K
$20K above CA median
Median Home Value
$1.03M
$375K above CA median
Bachelor's+
40%
5pp above CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
21.6 years avg experience
35 teachers
Teacher Credentials
83% fully credentialed
Source: CDE SARC, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 43%
42.3%
↑ vs CA 17.3% · 76th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
65.8%
↑ vs CA 39.5% · 70th pctile
Growth (G6→G8) · 15%
+6.2pp
↑ vs CA +0.8pp · 51th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
10.5%
↑ vs CA 19.1% · 62th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
3.1%
↑ vs CA 4.2% · 54th pctile
EL proficiency (ELPAC) · 5%
28.7%
↑ vs CA 17.7% · 68th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 245 | 38% | 30% | 15% | 18% | 67% | +21 |
| Grade 7 | 300 | 33% | 34% | 21% | 12% | 68% | +20 |
| Grade 8 | 246 | 39% | 34% | 13% | 15% | 72% | +26 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 247 | 43% | 17% | 21% | 19% | 60% | +25 |
| Grade 7 | 298 | 47% | 13% | 20% | 20% | 60% | +26 |
| Grade 8 | 247 | 54% | 13% | 11% | 22% | 68% | +35 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 246 | 30% | 34% | 28% | 8% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 353 | 51.3% | +8 | +13 |
| White | 276 | 76.5% | +9 | +15 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 267 | 45.7% | +7 | +7 |
03Peer comparison · nearest middle schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa View Middle ← | — | 66 | 42.3% | 65.8% | +6.2 | 3.1% |
| Fulton (Harry C.) Middle | 2 mi | 79 | 52.3% | 77.7% | +2.6 | 2.4% |
| Ethel Dwyer Middle | 2.6 mi | 57 | 32.9% | 63.3% | −8.5 | 3.5% |
| Marine View Middle | 1.1 mi | 49 | 26.6% | 54.9% | −5.4 | 1.6% |
| California average | — | 40 | 17.3% | 39.5% | +0.8 | 4.2% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #167 → #119 → #105 → #102 → #169
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=1,714 middle schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
Frequently asked questions
Is Mesa View Middle a good middle school?
Mesa View Middle has a Scope Score of 66 out of 100, placing it in the 90th percentile of California middle schools and ranked #169 statewide. 42.3% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 25.0 percentage points above the California average of 17.3%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for middle schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Mesa View Middle's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 65.8% of students at Mesa View Middle met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 42.3% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 23.6% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 42.3% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 1,583 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Mesa View Middle rank in California?
Mesa View Middle ranks #169 among California middle schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 90th percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), grade-level growth (Grade 6 to grade 8 growth), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
Is Mesa View Middle getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at Mesa View Middle increases by 6.2 percentage points from Grade 6 to grade 8 growth. This upward trajectory suggests the school is adding measurable value — students leave with higher proficiency rates than they entered with. Growth trajectory is weighted at 15% in the middle Scope Score because it measures what the school does, not just who walks in the door.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Mesa View Middle?
10.5% of students at Mesa View Middle are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 19.1%. The suspension rate is 3.1%. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Mesa View Middle compare to other schools in Huntington Beach?
Mesa View Middle scores 66/100 (90th percentile) among California middle schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 817 students. Use the schools in Huntington Beach page or the map view to compare all middle schools nearby.
How does Mesa View Middle serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Mesa View Middle in Huntington Beach, 51.3% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 43.5% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Mesa View Middle outperforms its district average for low-income students by 7.8 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (41.0% Math proficient); White students (76.5% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 66.1 percentage points for english learner students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 353 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.