1. Home
  2. Arkansas
  3. Mountain View
  4. Mountain View School District
  5. Mountain View Middle School
Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Mountain View Middle School

Public Grades 5-8
85th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 327 Arkansas Middle Schools
Better than 74% of Arkansas middle schools
Summary

Mountain View Middle School in Mountain View, AR, serves 335 students in grades 5 through 8 and is part of the Mountain View School District, which holds a 3-star rating. Despite over 99% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school consistently earns 4-star ratings and outperforms state averages in several key subjects, making it a standout in the region.

The school’s most impressive achievement is in Algebra, where 85.8% of students were proficient in the 2025-2026 school year—far exceeding the state average of 36.9% and the district average of 27.7%. This suggests a highly effective advanced math program, likely focused on 8th graders. In Science, 52.9% of students were proficient, compared to 44% statewide, and in English Language Arts, the school’s 44.7% proficiency rate beat the state’s 39.4%. However, general math performance varies by grade: 6th and 8th graders excel, while 5th and 7th graders lag behind state averages, indicating a need for targeted support in those grades. The student-teacher ratio has improved to 10.8, allowing for more individualized attention, and per-student spending of $12,702 is used efficiently to support high academic outcomes despite economic challenges.

While there are no other schools within 20 miles for direct comparison, Mountain View Middle School’s performance is particularly notable given its high poverty rate. The school has rebounded strongly in state rankings, moving from 149th in 2022-2023 to 85th in 2025-2026. This success points to effective teaching and strong leadership that overcome significant socioeconomic barriers. For parents, the school offers a strong foundation in core subjects, especially for students ready to tackle advanced math, though families of 5th and 7th graders may want to inquire about additional math support.

335
Students ?
10.8
Student/teacher ratio ?
$12,702
Per pupil spending ?
99.1%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 210 High School Dr.
       Mountain View, AR  72560

(870) 269-4335

District: Mountain View School District


Students who attend Mountain View Middle School usually attend:

High:    Mountain View High School

Feeder schools for Mountain View Middle School:

Elementary:    Mountain View Elementary School
Racial breakdown:

White:
94.6%
Two or more races:
2.1%
Hispanic:
0.9%
more
 See top rated Arkansas middle schools

 Compare Mountain View Middle School to nearby middle schools!
At a glance
▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 70th percentile in 2016 → 74th in 2026
Strengths
✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (47% vs 41% meeting standards)
✓Above the Arkansas median (74th percentile)
✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school47%
District avg43%
Arkansas avg41%
85th of 327
Arkansas public middle schools ?
Top 26%▲ up 4 pts since 2016
From top 30% (2016) to top 26% (2026)
See the entire ranking list of Arkansas Middle Schools →
★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
116th of 251Mountain View School District among Arkansas districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArkansas percentileRating
202669.885 of 32774.0%★★★★☆
202564.292 of 32471.6%★★★★☆
202471.769 of 33579.4%★★★★☆
202357.8149 of 33054.8%★★★☆☆
202265.398 of 31869.2%★★★☆☆
202161.6122 of 33063.0%★★★☆☆
201968.489 of 31972.1%★★★★☆
201870.280 of 31874.8%★★★★☆
201775.349 of 31584.4%★★★★☆
201665.593 of 31270.2%★★★★☆
201558.997 of 27564.7%★★★☆☆
201463.2106 of 28062.1%★★★☆☆
201374.852 of 27881.3%★★★★☆
201279.226 of 26590.2%★★★★★
201183.516 of 26493.9%★★★★★
By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?
Algebra86%+49 vs state
Science53%+9 vs state
English Language Arts45%+5 vs state
Mathematics45%~ state avg
Reading44%+4 vs state

★
No ratings yet
Be the first to rate Mountain View Middle School and help other families decide.
Rate Mountain View Middle School
Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.
Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.
Tap a star to rate
Reviews
No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.


Schools Near Mountain View Middle School

Sort
Ranking:
Map legend
E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private







Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...


Compare to nearby schools

ARArkansas Middle School Rankings

ARArkansas District Rankings

Schools in Mountain View, AR

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Mountain View Middle School!


Latest Arkansas data All new data »
2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 13, 2026
2024–25 graduation ratesMar 5, 2026
2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026
2017–18 through 2024–25 dropout ratesJan 6, 2026


SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.




Diagnostics