Serving 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mountain View Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mountain View Elementary serves the west part of Harrisonburg, VA, covering an area of approximately 100.6 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 10.6 miles from the school to the boundary of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 16.7 miles to its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain View Elementary School's student population of 411 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
411 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings
Mountain View Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain View Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1598 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
68%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
69%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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Asian
5%
8%
Hispanic
27%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 2001–2025
Black
4%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 2001–2025 (no data for 2011)
White
60%
44%
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Two or more races
4%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 2002–2025
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
6%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 2002–2023
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain View Elementary School's ranking?
Mountain View Elementary School is ranked #1598 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Mountain View Elementary School often compared to?
Mountain View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Mountain View Elementary School?
411 students attend Mountain View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mountain View Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain View Elementary School?
Mountain View Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mountain View Elementary School offer ?
Mountain View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Mountain View Elementary School part of?
Mountain View Elementary School is part of Rockingham County School District.
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