Serving 366 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mint Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mint Valley Elementary serves the southeast part of Longview, WA, covering an attendance area of approximately 11 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 3 miles to the zone edge, and the furthest edge reaching up to 7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mint Valley Elementary School's student population of 366 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
366 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Motto
Mint Valley Elementary School’s mission is to promote and provide successful learning for all children.
School Rankings
Mint Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mint Valley Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1718 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
26%
27%
Black
3%
5%
White
60%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.9%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mint Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Mint Valley Elementary School is ranked #1718 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Mint Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Mint Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbia Valley Garden Elementary School, Robert Gray Elementary School, Kalama Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Mint Valley Elementary School?
366 students attend Mint Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mint Valley Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mint Valley Elementary School?
Mint Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mint Valley Elementary School offer ?
Mint Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mint Valley Elementary School part of?
Mint Valley Elementary School is part of Longview School District.
In what neighborhood is Mint Valley Elementary School located?
Mint Valley Elementary School is located in the Mint Valley neighborhood of Longview, WA.
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