Serving 481 students in grades 6-8, Mountain View Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mountain View Middle serves the southern part of Roswell, NM, covering an area of approximately 53.1 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain View Middle School's student population of 481 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
481 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain View Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain View Middle School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#509 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
24%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
85%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.4%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Mustangs Colors
School Mascot
Mustangs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain View Middle School's ranking?
Mountain View Middle School is ranked #509 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Mountain View Middle School often compared to?
Mountain View Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berrendo Middle School, Sidney Gutierrez Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Mountain View Middle School?
481 students attend Mountain View Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Mountain View Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain View Middle School?
Mountain View Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
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 Roswell School District.
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