Mountainview Elementary School in Sylacauga, AL has an enrollment of 362 students in grades 5–6 with a student–teacher ratio not reported for recent years but historically around 18:1.
Math proficiency was 7% in 2023, which is lower than the state average of 30% and the district average of 25%, continuing a declining trend from a high of 71% in 2012.
Reading proficiency is 18% in 2022, lower than both the state and district averages of 47%, showing a significant decline since 2012 when proficiency was above 70%.
Science proficiency improved sharply from 5% in 2021 to 69% in 2022, which is higher than the state average of 38% and district average of 35%.
Enrollment and student demographics have remained stable with 59% White, 40% Black, and approximately 50% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating a consistent socioeconomic composition over recent years.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
362 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
20 teachers
School Rankings
Asian
1%
2%
Black
40%
31%
White
59%
50%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mountainview Elementary School?
362 students attend Mountainview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Mountainview Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Mountainview Elementary School offer ?
Mountainview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Mountainview Elementary School part of?
Mountainview Elementary School is part of Sylacauga City School District.
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