Serving 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mountain Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mountain Valley Elementary School serves the west part of Idaho Falls, ID, covering an area of approximately 6.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain Valley Elementary School's student population of 398 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
398 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
School Calendar
School Motto
Designing Success for Every Student
School Rankings
Mountain Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Valley Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#444 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
16%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Black
1%
1%
White
78%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.1%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Mountain Valley Elementary School is ranked #444 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Mountain Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Mountain Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodland Hills Elementary School, A H Bush Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Mountain Valley Elementary School?
398 students attend Mountain Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Mountain Valley Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain Valley Elementary School?
Mountain Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mountain Valley Elementary School offer ?
Mountain Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain Valley Elementary School part of?
Mountain Valley Elementary School is part of Bonneville Joint School District.
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