Mountain Shadows Middle School
Mountain Shadows Middle School serves 365 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Math Proficiency: 23%
- Reading Proficiency: 35%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain Shadows Middle School's student population of 365 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mountain Shadows Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)23%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
83%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
14%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Mountain Shadows Middle School?
365 students attend Mountain Shadows Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Mountain Shadows Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Shadows Middle School?
Mountain Shadows Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mountain Shadows Middle School offer ?
Mountain Shadows Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Mountain Shadows Middle School part of?
Mountain Shadows Middle School is part of Nuview Union School District.
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