Serving 426 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mountain View Preparatory School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Mountain View Preparatory School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Cottonwood, AZ, encompassing approximately 428.2 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 10.8 miles from the school to the zone's edge, extending up to 23.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain View Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mountain View Preparatory School's student population of 426 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
426 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain View Preparatory School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain View Preparatory School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#733 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.2%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
41%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain View Preparatory School's ranking?
Mountain View Preparatory School is ranked #733 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Mountain View Preparatory School often compared to?
Mountain View Preparatory Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise, Asu Preparatory Academy Digital by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mountain View Preparatory School?
426 students attend Mountain View Preparatory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Mountain View Preparatory School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain View Preparatory School?
Mountain View Preparatory School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mountain View Preparatory School offer ?
Mountain View Preparatory School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain View Preparatory School part of?
Mountain View Preparatory School is part of Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487).
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