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Mountain Shadows Middle School

30401 Reservoir Ave.
Nuevo, CA 92567
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 325 students in grades 7-8, Mountain Shadows Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mountain Shadows Middle School's student population of 325 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
325 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar

School Rankings

Mountain Shadows Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Shadows Middle School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#6581 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
18%
34%
36%
47%
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
86%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
12%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.25
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mountain Shadows Middle School's ranking?
Mountain Shadows Middle School is ranked #6581 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mountain Shadows Middle School?
325 students attend Mountain Shadows Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Mountain Shadows Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain Shadows Middle School?
Mountain Shadows Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mountain Shadows Middle School offer ?
Mountain Shadows Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Mountain Shadows Middle School part of?
Mountain Shadows Middle School is part of Nuview Union School District.

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5   5/17/2025
great school.
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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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