Mountain View Middle

8001 Weedpatch Hwy.
Bakersfield, CA 93307

www.lamontschooldistrict.org/o/mvms

594 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Mountain View Middle School, located at 8001 Weedpatch Highway in Bakersfield, California, serves as a key educational institution within the rural and suburban landscape of the Lamont/Bakersfield area. As part of the Lamont School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth. It typically serves students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on preparing them for the transition to high school by emphasizing core subjects like mathematics, language arts, and science, while often providing opportunities for extracurricular engagement.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the diverse demographic of the surrounding agricultural and residential regions. With a focus on student achievement and character development, Mountain View Middle strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and teachers. By emphasizing both classroom learning and community values, the school aims to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in their future academic and personal endeavors.

594

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mountain View Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	592

Hispanic
592 (99.7%)
White
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lamont Elementary
Phone:	(661)845-2291
Website:	http://www.lamontschooldistrict.org/o/mvms
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	594
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	465
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 269

Grade 8 325