Serving 809 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mountain View Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 809 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Mountain View Elementary serves the northern part of Taylors, SC, covering an area of approximately 28.7 square miles. Families typically drive 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being 3.4 miles and the furthest edge located 6.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mountain View Elementary School's student population of 809 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
809 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain View Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain View Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#210 out of 1118 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain View Elementary School's ranking?
Mountain View Elementary School is ranked #210 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Mountain View Elementary School often compared to?
Mountain View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paris Elementary School, Tigerville Elementary School, Taylors Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Mountain View Elementary School?
809 students attend Mountain View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Mountain View Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain View Elementary School?
Mountain View Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina 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 Greenville 01 School District.
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