Serving 519 students in grades 6-8, Mountain View Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 519 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Math Proficiency: 23%
- Reading Proficiency: 39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain View Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mountain View Middle School's student population of 519 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
519 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mountain View Middle School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)23%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)39%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
50%
62%
Black
6%
2%
White
34%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mountain View Middle School often compared to?
Mountain View Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chaparral Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Mountain View Middle School?
519 students attend Mountain View Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Mountain View Middle School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain View Middle School?
Mountain View Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mountain View Middle School offer ?
Mountain View Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mountain View Middle School part of?
Mountain View Middle School is part of Alamogordo Public Schools School District.
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