Serving 406 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mountain View School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mountain View School serves the northern part of the Rio Rico, AZ school district, covering an area of approximately 85.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 15.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain View School's student population of 406 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
406 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain View School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain View School is 0.04, 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
#1291 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
98%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
33%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.6%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
69%
10%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Mountain View Lions
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain View School's ranking?
Mountain View School is ranked #1291 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Mountain View School often compared to?
Mountain View Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montessori De Santa Cruz Charter School, Calabasas School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mountain View School?
406 students attend Mountain View School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Mountain View School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain View School?
Mountain View School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mountain View School offer ?
Mountain View School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain View School part of?
Mountain View School is part of Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458).
In what neighborhood is Mountain View School located?
Mountain View School is located in the Rio Rico Northwest neighborhood of Rio Rico, AZ. There are 4 other public schools located in Rio Rico Northwest.
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