Serving 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mountain View School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mountain View School serves the southern part of Great Falls, MT, encompassing an area of approximately 21.8 square miles. Most families live within a typical 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain View School's student population of 315 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
315 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain View School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain View School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#534 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
14%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
17%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)76.5%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
50%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal Blue and Red
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain View School's ranking?
Mountain View School is ranked #534 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Mountain View School?
315 students attend Mountain View School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Mountain View School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain View School?
Mountain View School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mountain View School offer ?
Mountain View School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain View School part of?
Mountain View School is part of Great Falls Elementary School District.
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