Serving 415 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 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MT View Elementary serves the northeast portion of Covington, VA, covering an area of approximately 145.5 square miles. Families typically live within a 15-20 minute drive from the school, with the average distance to the edge of the attendance zone being about 8.4 miles and the furthest point reaching 13 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain View Elementary School's student population of 415 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
415 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
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 0.39, 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
#1099 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
6%
Showing 2008–2021. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
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 #1099 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Mountain View Elementary School?
415 students attend Mountain View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Mountain View Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain View Elementary School?
Mountain View Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mountain View Elementary School part of?
Mountain View Elementary School is part of Alleghany Highlands School District.
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