Mountain View Middle School

645 Mitchell Road
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 526 students in grades 6-8, Mountain View Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 526 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Bottom 50% in ID
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mountain View Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

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School Overview

Mountain View Middle School's student population of 526 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
526 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Mountain View Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain View Middle School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ID)
#485 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
37%
42%
44%
55%
30%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
15%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
24%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
59%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mountain View Middle School's ranking?
Mountain View Middle School is ranked #485 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Mountain View Middle School often compared to?
Mountain View Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Snake River Jr High School, Idaho Science And Technology Charter School, Blackfoot Charter Community by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Mountain View Middle School?
526 students attend Mountain View Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Mountain View Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain View Middle School?
Mountain View Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mountain View Middle School offer ?
Mountain View Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain View Middle School part of?
Mountain View Middle School is part of Blackfoot School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 526 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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