Serving 629 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mountain View School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 629 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mountain View School serves the southern part of Salt Lake City, UT, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain View School's student population of 629 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
629 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Mountain View School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain View School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#812 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)18%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
57%
21%
Black
10%
1%
White
10%
69%
Hawaiian
14%
2%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.8%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain View School's ranking?
Mountain View School is ranked #812 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Mountain View School often compared to?
Mountain View Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newman School, Nibley Park School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Mountain View School?
629 students attend Mountain View School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Mountain View School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Hawaiian, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain View School?
Mountain View School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mountain View School offer ?
Mountain View School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mountain View School part of?
Mountain View School is part of Salt Lake School District.
In what neighborhood is Mountain View School located?
Mountain View School is located in the Glendale neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT. There are 5 other public schools located in Glendale.
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