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Mountain View Learning Academy

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Mountain View Learning Academy ranks 3171 st of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-8

3171^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 5,857 California Elementary Schools

Better than 46% of California elementary schools

Summary

Mountain View Learning Academy is a very small public K-8 school of just 64 students in the Alpine Union Elementary district, offering a uniquely intimate setting compared to most area elementary schools.

The school's standout strength is its exceptionally low rate of chronic absenteeism at 10.7%, which is less than half the rate of other schools in its district like Boulder Oaks Elementary and Shadow Hills Elementary, indicating a highly engaged school community. Academically, its performance in English and Math is generally below the district average, though its recent Science scores are competitive. It's important to note that its very small size can cause significant swings in annual test score percentages, as the performance of just a few students can change the results dramatically.

When compared to nearby schools, Mountain View operates with lower per-student spending but achieves better attendance. However, its academic results are consistently outperformed by its district neighbor, Shadow Hills Elementary. The nearby The Heights Charter presents a different model, achieving high rankings with even larger class sizes. For parents, Mountain View offers a close-knit K-8 environment with strong student attendance, but its academic performance is variable and trails some local alternatives.

Students ?

21.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

39.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8770 Harbison Canyon Rd.
Alpine, CA 91901-2615

(619) 659-2854

District: Alpine Union Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.6%

Hispanic:

28.1%

African American:

7.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 60th percentile in 2024 → 46th in 2025

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 14 percentile points since 2024

!English Language Arts/Literacy scores 10 pts below the California average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg43%

California avg41%

3,171^st of 5,857

California public elementary schools ?

Bottom 46%▼ down 15 pts since 2024

From top 40% (2024) to bottom 46% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 3Elementary Schools in the Alpine Union Elementary

554^th of 1,543Alpine Union Elementary among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	40.7	3171 of 5857	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	54.4	2321 of 5869	60.5%	★★★☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	36.6	1579 of 2783	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	28.3	1851 of 2740	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	7.2	2406 of 2497	3.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	50.2	811 of 1804	55.0%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

Science40%+7 vs state

English Language Arts/Literacy39%-10 vs state

Mathematics39%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)							% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% DTP (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% DTP KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mountain View Learning Academy	Public	K-8	8770 Harbison Canyon Rd.	Alpine	91901	San Diego County	Alpine Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 659-2854	64	3	21.3	39.1%	33 (51.6%)	5 (7.8%)	18 (28.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.7%)	40.7	3171^st of 5857 public elementary schools	45.9%		54.4	2321^st of 5869 public elementary schools	60.5%	850	50.0		40.0			41.7	27.3			38.8			8.3	36.4			38.8
Shadow Hills Elementary	Public	1-5	8770 Harbison Canyon Rd.	Alpine	91901	San Diego County	Alpine Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 445-2977	377	18	20.9	33.4%	158 (41.9%)	5 (1.3%)	161 (42.7%)	3 (0.8%)	10 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (10.3%)	78	1242^nd of 5857 public elementary schools	78.8%		71.8	1510^th of 5869 public elementary schools	74.3%	268	41.8		41.8	51.3	65.5	68.7				60.9	62.0	72.7	50.8				61.2
Creekside Early Learning Center	Public	K	8818 Harbison Canyon Rd.	Alpine	91901	San Diego County	Alpine Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 659-8250	227	10	22.7	33.9%	118 (52.0%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (34.4%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (11.5%)								(n/a)
Boulder Oaks Elementary	Public	1-5	2320 Tavern Rd.	Alpine	91901	San Diego County	Alpine Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 445-8676	367	16	22.9	39.8%	214 (58.3%)	2 (0.5%)	92 (25.1%)	3 (0.8%)	17 (4.6%)	1 (0.3%)	37 (10.1%)	57	2214^th of 5857 public elementary schools	62.2%		44.6	2889^th of 5869 public elementary schools	50.8%	675	40.6		40.6	48.6	31.8	56.3				47.0	58.8	30.3	41.7				43.5
Blossom Valley Elementary	Public	K-5	9863 Oakmont Terr.	El Cajon	92021	San Diego County	Cajon Valley Union	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 588-3678	533	23	23.6	65.7%	323 (60.6%)	8 (1.5%)	147 (27.6%)	9 (1.7%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	42 (7.9%)	49.9	2596^th of 5857 public elementary schools	55.7%		65.9	1780^th of 5869 public elementary schools	69.7%	816	23.2		23.2	44.4	52.9	43.2				47.0	60.5	41.9	23.2				41.8				$20,026	$2,193	$17,833
Rios Elementary	Public	K-5	14314 Rios Canyon Rd.	El Cajon	92021	San Diego County	Cajon Valley Union	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 588-3090	255	12	21.2	76.1%	98 (38.4%)	16 (6.3%)	110 (43.1%)	8 (3.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.6%)	38.4	3323^rd of 5857 public elementary schools	43.3%		20.2	4850^th of 5869 public elementary schools	17.4%	1527	23.5		23.5	36.4	40.5	36.4				38.0	48.5	28.6	32.4				35.8				$22,780	$2,321	$20,459
Crest Elementary	Public	K-8	2000 Suncrest Blvd.	El Cajon	92021	San Diego County	Cajon Valley Union	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 558-3128	271	12	22.5	61.6%	153 (56.5%)	2 (0.7%)	77 (28.4%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.5%)	31 (11.4%)	30	3960^th of 5857 public elementary schools	32.4%		21.1	4761^st of 5869 public elementary schools	18.9%	801	28.6	4.8	19.6	28.0	50.0	37.1	31.7	38.2	19.1	35.3	36.0	26.5	11.4	17.1	17.7	4.8	19.0				$21,598	$1,824	$19,774
The Heights Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	2710 Alpine Blvd. Ste. E	Alpine	91901	San Diego County	The Heights Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 792-9000	283	10	28.8	13.4%	232 (82.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.3%)	79.7	1171^st of 5857 public elementary schools	80.0%		74.3	1394^th of 5869 public elementary schools	76.2%	223	53.6	40.0	47.2	57.1	53.9	64.3	58.1	74.1	60.0	61.2	66.7	57.7	57.1	58.1	55.6	37.5	55.8	90.5	90.5	90.5	$11,181	$318	$10,863
Dehesa Elementary	Public	K-8	4612 Dehesa Rd.	El Cajon	92019	San Diego County	Dehesa Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 444-2161	399	28	14.4	36.8%	124 (31.1%)	8 (2.0%)	168 (42.1%)	9 (2.3%)	7 (1.8%)	3 (0.8%)	79 (19.8%)	26.5	4275^th of 5857 public elementary schools	27.0%		20.8	4789^th of 5869 public elementary schools	18.4%	514	22.9	37.5	26.6	14.3	26.2	34.7	46.3	44.4	43.8	34.0	14.8	26.2	18.8	26.8	27.8	37.5	24.0				$19,712	$628	$19,084
Lakeview Elementary	Public	K-5	9205 Lakeview Rd.	Lakeside	92040	San Diego County	Lakeside Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 390-2652	666	29	23.2	32.3%	370 (55.6%)	1 (0.2%)	236 (35.4%)	5 (0.8%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	49 (7.4%)	65.9	1798^th of 5857 public elementary schools	69.3%		67.7	1693^rd of 5869 public elementary schools	71.2%	105	31.8		31.8	61.0	55.3	54.1				57.0	59.8	54.8	34.6				49.7				$15,465	$506	$14,959

Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain View Learning Academy

Is Mountain View Learning Academy a good school?

Mountain View Learning Academy ranks 3171^st of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Mountain View Learning Academy?

Students at Mountain View Learning Academy are 52% White, 28% Hispanic, 8% African American, 8% American Indian, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Mountain View Learning Academy in?

Alpine Union Elementary

How many students attend Mountain View Learning Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 64 students attended Mountain View Learning Academy.

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