Mountain View Elementary School

2021 South Encina
Visalia, CA 93277
(School attendance zone shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 618 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mountain View Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 618 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : Mountain View Elementary serves the southern part of Visalia, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Families within this attendance zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 1.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mountain View Elementary School's student population of 618 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
618 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

Mountain View Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain View Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#4982 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

27%
34%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

40%
47%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

35-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
2%
12%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
75%
56%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Black
1%
5%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

White
16%
20%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
5%
6%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
84%
0.41

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
18%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mountain View Elementary School's ranking?
Mountain View Elementary School is ranked #4982 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mountain View Elementary School often compared to?
Mountain View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maple Elementary School, Conyer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mountain View Elementary School?
618 students attend Mountain View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Mountain View Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain View Elementary School?
Mountain View Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mountain View Elementary School offer ?
Mountain View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mountain View Elementary School part of?
Mountain View Elementary School is part of Visalia Unified School District.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
I love this school very much, my parents were in it till six grade and there siblings. We should keep heart program it is very nice all my friends are in it and they say they like it. The music is very nice, I play the cello, last year violin. The sports are very cool!! I am a captain, I like my team they are great!!!! Team 1 was awsome I saw... Last I really like My teacher, Mr. alsobrook and my really cool Principle !!!!!! I'm going to graduate this year. And my friends are de, jayden, kim, kaylee and myself!!!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - grlke

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 618 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : Mountain View Elementary serves the southern part of Visalia, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Families within this attendance zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 1.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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