Mar Vista Elementary School, Oxnard CA (2026 List)

About Mar Vista Elementary

Mar Vista Elementary is a public elementary school in Oxnard, California, that is part of the Ocean View School District. It serves students in Kindergarten through Grade 5. The school has about 466 students and a student–teacher ratio of 20:1, which is about the same as the average in the area. Mar Vista Elementary is Title I-eligible, which means it gets extra money to help students from low-income families and run programs to improve their reading and math skills. The student body is very diverse, with about 98% of students identifying as a minority, mostly Hispanic, which reflects the demographics of the community. English Language Arts and Mathematics are the main subjects of academic programs. There are also targeted interventions for students who are not doing well in these subjects. Recent test results show that only about 22% of students are good at math and only about 18% are good at English Language Arts. These numbers are lower than the state averages in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%

Reading 18%

State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 18% in Reading.

22

Full-time Teachers

20 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

466

Total Students

$118274

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.72%

Asian 0.43%

Hispanic 96.57%

Black 0.43%

Two+ Races 0.64%

Native Am. 0%

White

1.72%

Asian

0.43%

Hispanic

96.57%

Black

0.43%

Two+ Races

0.64%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 466

50%

233 Female

50%

233 Male

Student Population

466 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

466 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Mar Vista Elementary Contact Information

Address

2382 Etting Rd., Oxnard, CA, 93033

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Phone

(805) 488-3659

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Website

oceanviewsd.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Recently, Mar Vista Elementary sent out its school calendar and schedule of events for late January and February. This included early dismissal days, spirit wear days, and a parent meeting. This shows that the school is actively communicating with families about upcoming events.

FAQ

Q1. Are there programs at Mar Vista Elementary before or after school?

Ans. Yes, the school has programs before and after school that help students with their homework, offer extra activities, and watch over them.

Q2. Does Mar Vista Elementary have programs for kids who are learning English as a second language (ELL)?

Ans. Yes, the school provides extra help and instruction for students who are learning English to help them get better at the language and do better in school.

Q3. How does Mar Vista Elementary School get parents involved in their kids' learning?

Ans. Parents can get involved by going to parent-teacher conferences, school events, volunteering, and getting regular updates from teachers and the school administration.

Q4. What kinds of activities outside of school can students do?

Ans. The school has a lot of extracurricular activities, like music, art, physical education, and after-school clubs, to help students grow.

Q5: How does Mar Vista Elementary help students with special needs?

Ans. To meet the learning and developmental needs of students with disabilities, the school offers individualized education plans (IEPs), specialized instruction, and other services.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

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Frindle

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The Wild Robot

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James and the Giant Peach

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

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