Mountain View Elementary School
Mountain View Elementary School serves 467 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Mountain View Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Mountain View Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Mountain View Elementary School's student population of 467 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 467 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Mountain View Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 289 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Mountain View Elementary School is 0.72, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.79. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (HI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #218 out of 289 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 54% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 2% | 29% |
Hispanic | 39% | 14% |
Black | n/a | 2% |
White | 9% | 12% |
Hawaiian | 30% | 29% |
Two or more races | 20% | 14% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.79 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 38% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Hawaii Department Of Education School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, HI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Mountain View Elementary School is Keaau High School (6.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs (6.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Na Wai Ola - Pcs (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Mountain View Na Wai Ola - Pcs Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 162 students10
0.6 miles
18-1355 Volcano Hwy
Mountain View, HI 96771
(808) 968-2318 0.6 PK-6 162 - Keaau Keaau Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 41%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 875 students10
5.9 miles
16-680 Keaau-pahoa Rd
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4210 5.9 PK-5 875 - Keaau Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 426 students10
6.0 miles
16-120 Opukahaia St, Suite 2
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4260 6 PK-8 426 - Keaau Keaau High School Math: 29% | Reading: 45%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,030 student10
6.1 miles
16-725 Keaau-pahoa Rd
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4220 6.1 9-12 1,030 - Keaau Keaau Middle School Math: 21% | Reading: 42%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 697 students10
6.3 miles
15-565 Keaau-pahoa Rd
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4200 6.3 6-8 697
School Reviews
5 I like it because I feel safe and have many responsibilities, and it is fun. - Posted by Student/Alumni - makenzi |
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