Serving 209 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Mountain Vista Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 209 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Vista Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Mountain Vista Academy's student population of 209 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
209 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mountain Vista Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Vista Academy is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1673 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
31%
47%
Black
11%
6%
White
49%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Vista Academy's ranking?
Mountain Vista Academy is ranked #1673 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Vista Academy?
The graduation rate of Mountain Vista Academy is 65-69%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Mountain Vista Academy?
209 students attend Mountain Vista Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Mountain Vista Academy students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Vista Academy?
Mountain Vista Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mountain Vista Academy offer ?
Mountain Vista Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Mountain Vista Academy part of?
Mountain Vista Academy is part of Florence Unified School District (4437).
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