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Mountain View School

1380 S Navajo
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
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Tel: (801) 974-8315
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Mountain View School serves 551 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Mountain View School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 551 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in UT
  • Math Proficiency
    : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mountain View School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

School Overview

Mountain View School's student population of 551 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
551 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Mountain View School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mountain View School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (UT)
Overall Testing Rank
#869 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
9%
2%
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Hispanic
56%
18%
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Black
7%
1%
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White
9%
73%
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Hawaiian
16%
2%
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Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.65
0.44
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Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
25%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Salt Lake School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mountain View School's ranking?

Mountain View School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?

551 students attend Mountain View School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

56% of Mountain View School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Hawaiian, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

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.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 551 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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