Serving 1,045 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mountain View ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,045 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30% in AZ)
- Reading Proficiency: 49%
- Attendance Zone: Mountain View serves the southwest part of Waddell, AZ, covering an area of approximately 11.3 square miles. Families in this attendance zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain View's student population of 1,045 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,045 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
School Motto
'Home of the Mountain Lions'
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mountain View is 0.62, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)49%
39%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.9%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mountain View?
1,045 students attend Mountain View.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Mountain View students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain View?
Mountain View has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mountain View offer ?
Mountain View offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain View part of?
Mountain View is part of Dysart Unified District (4243).
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