Serving 479 students in grades 6-8, Mountain View Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (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 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mountain View Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire Alamogordo, NM school district, covering approximately 3,598.5 square miles. Families in the area can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 88.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain View Middle School's student population of 479 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
479 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mountain View Middle School ranks within the top 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 0.62, which is more 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
#381 out of 796 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.9%
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 (15-16)
11%
4%
Showing 2006–2016. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #381 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 Chaparral Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% 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?
479 students attend Mountain View Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Mountain View Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain View Middle School?
Mountain View Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, 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 Alamogordo School District.
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