Mountain View Elementary School

18-1235 Volcano Hwy
Mountain View, HI 96771
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mountain View Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 472 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50% in HI
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mountain View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Mountain View Elementary School's student population of 472 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
472 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Mountain View Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain View Elementary School is 0.74, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (HI)
#283 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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9%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mountain View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
16%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mountain View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
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Asian
3%
26%
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Hispanic
36%
18%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Mountain View Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Mountain View Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
13%
11%
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Hawaiian
30%
26%
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Mountain View Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Two or more races
18%
18%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Mountain View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mountain View Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in HI.
0.74
This chart display the diversity score of Mountain View Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mountain View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mountain View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mountain View Elementary School's ranking?
Mountain View Elementary School is ranked #283 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Mountain View Elementary School often compared to?
Mountain View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pahoa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend Mountain View Elementary School?
472 students attend Mountain View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Mountain View Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Hawaiian, 18% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain View Elementary School?
Mountain View Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mountain View Elementary School offer ?
Mountain View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mountain View Elementary School part of?
Mountain View Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

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Last Day of School
May 30, 2024 (Thursday)

School Reviews

5   4/29/2022
I am interested in the history of the school. When was it started, by whom, etc?
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Joyce Shiroma
5   3/16/2020
I like it because I feel safe and have many responsibilities, and it is fun.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - makenzi

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 472 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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