Serving 163 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Mountain Vista Academy 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Leadership Academy of Excellence's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Florence, AZ, encompassing approximately 930.3 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 37 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain Vista Academy's student population of 163 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
163 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain Vista Academy 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 Vista Academy is 0.68, which is more 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
#1908 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
37%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
77.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Vista Academy's ranking?
Mountain Vista Academy is ranked #1908 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Vista Academy?
The graduation rate of Mountain Vista Academy is 80-84%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Mountain Vista Academy?
163 students attend Mountain Vista Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Mountain Vista Academy students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain Vista Academy?
Mountain Vista Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mountain Vista Academy offer ?
Mountain Vista Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain Vista Academy part of?
Mountain Vista Academy is part of Florence Unified School District (4437).
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