Mountain Vista Community School

2550 Dorset Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Mountain Vista Community School serves 576 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Mountain Vista Community School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 576 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in CO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mountain Vista Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Mountain Vista Community School's student population of 576 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
576 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Mountain Vista Community School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mountain Vista Community School is 0.61, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
Overall Testing Rank
#1067 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
58%
35%
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Black
12%
4%
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White
18%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.61
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Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mountain Vista Community School's ranking?
Mountain Vista Community School is ranked #1067 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Mountain Vista Community School often compared to?
Mountain Vista Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Da Vinci School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Mountain Vista Community School?
576 students attend Mountain Vista Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Mountain Vista Community School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% 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 Community School?
Mountain Vista Community School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mountain Vista Community School offer ?
Mountain Vista Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Mountain Vista Community School part of?
Mountain Vista Community School is part of Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An.

School Calendar

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Date
Winter Break: Schools Closed
December 15, 2023 (Friday)
Spring Break: Schools Closed
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break: District Closed
March 29, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day of School
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 576 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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