Mountain Elementary

Mountain Elementary is the sole public elementary school serving grades K-6 in the Mountain Elementary District, which is ranked 271 out of 1,560 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. With a total enrollment of 160 students, Mountain Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, consistently outperforming the state average on standardized assessments in English Language Arts/Literacy, Mathematics, and Science.

The school's academic excellence is evident across all grade levels, with 87.5% of 6th-grade students proficient or better in ELA/Literacy, compared to the state average of 44.16%. In the 5th-grade California Science Test (CAST), 55% of Mountain Elementary students were proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 31.86%. Additionally, the school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25% of California elementary schools for the past three school years.

While the student population at Mountain Elementary is predominantly white (73.75%), the school has a relatively diverse student body, with representation from Hispanic (13.12%), Asian (5%), and multiracial (7.5%) students. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 24.1% in the 2021-2022 school year is an area that could be further investigated and addressed. Overall, Mountain Elementary is a standout school in the Mountain Elementary District, providing a strong academic foundation for its diverse student population.