The mission of Mar Vista Middle School, a vibrant oasis of student learning serving a diverse beach and border community, is to prepare our students for a successful future through an inspiring system of learning distinguished by:

• An engaging and rigorous standards based curriculum
• Welcoming and involving parents as active participants
• Providing all necessary learning resources
• Staff that models lifelong learning through professional growth
• Promoting a supportive school culture
• Ensuring a safe school environment
• Providing academic support that meets the needs of all students

School Objectives

All students will be prepared to enter high school with the necessary tools to excel in rigorous academic courses.

All students will enter high school as positive community members, possessing those social and emotional skills necessary to realize their vision of success.