Mira Monte Elementary School

1216 Loma Dr.
Ojai, CA 93023
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 293 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mira Monte Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mira Monte Elementary School's student population of 293 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
293 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Mira Monte Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mira Monte Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3610 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mira Monte Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mira Monte Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mira Monte Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mira Monte Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Mira Monte Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mira Monte Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
42%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mira Monte Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
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White
50%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mira Monte Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mira Monte Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mira Monte Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Mira Monte Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mira Monte Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mira Monte Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mira Monte Elementary School's ranking?
Mira Monte Elementary School is ranked #3610 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mira Monte Elementary School often compared to?
Mira Monte Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Topa Topa Elementary School, Meiners Oaks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mira Monte Elementary School?
293 students attend Mira Monte Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Mira Monte Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mira Monte Elementary School?
Mira Monte Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mira Monte Elementary School offer ?
Mira Monte Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mira Monte Elementary School part of?
Mira Monte Elementary School is part of Ojai Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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