Serving 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mountain View School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain View School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mountain View School's student population of 434 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
434 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mountain View School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain View School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#561 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
13%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
5%
Black
1%
1%
White
62%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain View School's ranking?
Mountain View School is ranked #561 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Mountain View School often compared to?
Mountain View Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morningside School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Mountain View School?
434 students attend Mountain View School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Mountain View School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain View School?
Mountain View School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mountain View School offer ?
Mountain View School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mountain View School part of?
Mountain View School is part of Great Falls Elem School District.
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