Serving 728 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mountain View Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 728 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Mountain View Elementary School's student population of 728 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
728 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1956
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 17, 2026
Campus Size
14
School Rankings
Mountain View Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain View Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1076 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
32%
26%
Black
6%
5%
White
39%
48%
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
15%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain View Elementary School's ranking?
Mountain View Elementary School is ranked #1076 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Mountain View Elementary School often compared to?
Mountain View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horizon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Mountain View Elementary School?
728 students attend Mountain View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Mountain View Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain View Elementary School?
Mountain View Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mountain View Elementary School offer ?
Mountain View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain View Elementary School part of?
Mountain View Elementary School is part of North Thurston School District.
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