Serving 599 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mountain Vista Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 599 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mountain Vista Elementary serves the west part of Indio, CA, covering an area of approximately 8.5 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain Vista Elementary School's student population of 599 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
599 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain Vista Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Vista Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7354 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
96%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bobcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Vista Elementary School's ranking?
Mountain Vista Elementary School is ranked #7354 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mountain Vista Elementary School often compared to?
Mountain Vista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High School, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mountain Vista Elementary School?
599 students attend Mountain Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Mountain Vista Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain Vista Elementary School?
Mountain Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mountain Vista Elementary School offer ?
Mountain Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mountain Vista Elementary School part of?
Mountain Vista Elementary School is part of Coachella Valley Unified School District.
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