Serving 645 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mountainview Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 645 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Mountainview Elementary School serves the southeast part of Morgantown, WV, covering an attendance area of approximately 33.6 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 7.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountainview Elementary School's student population of 645 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
645 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering educational excellence.
School Rankings
Mountainview Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountainview Elementary School is 0.30, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#159 out of 617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.1%
33.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
50%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountainview Elementary School's ranking?
Mountainview Elementary School is ranked #159 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Mountainview Elementary School often compared to?
Mountainview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mylan Park Elementary School, North Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Mountainview Elementary School?
645 students attend Mountainview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Mountainview Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountainview Elementary School?
Mountainview Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mountainview Elementary School offer ?
Mountainview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mountainview Elementary School part of?
Mountainview Elementary School is part of Monongalia County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Mountainview Elementary School located?
Mountainview Elementary School is located in the First Ward neighborhood of Morgantown, WV. There are 2 other public schools located in First Ward.
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