Mountain View Elementary

Public K-6

 5911 Dwayne Starnes Road
       Hickory, NC  28602-9265


(828) 294-2020

District: Catawba County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
168th of 1,502 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,895 Help


Students who attend Mountain View Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Jacobs Fork Middle
High:    Fred T Foard High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  686

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.0%
Two or more races:
9.3%
Asian:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.5% Help


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Compare Details Mountain View Elementary ranks better than 88.8% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Catawba County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.78. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70%), two or more races (9.3%), Asian (9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mountain View Elementary is 15.1. 12 elementary schools in the Catawba County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mountain View Elementary is $8,895. 14 elementary schools in the Catawba County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mountain View Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain View Elementary 168th of 1502 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Mountain View Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
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White students:


Catawba County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Catawba County Schools 80th of 243 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mountain View Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mountain View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 83.21 130th 1276 89.8%
2007 77.92 204th 1293 84.2%
2008 82.04 153rd 1324 88.4%
2009 82.30 162nd 1354 88.0%
2010 77.46 250th 1363 81.7%
2011 72.59 350th 1381 74.7%
2012 71.22 374th 1388 73.1%
2013 76.02 283rd 1403 79.8%
2014 78.66 260th 1390 81.3%
2015 77.68 278th 1440 80.7%
2016 77.52 272nd 1425 80.9%
2017 75.89 307th 1429 78.5%
2018 84.67 160th 1434 88.8%
2019 86.80 144th 1473 90.2%
2021 89.51 132nd 1489 91.1%
2022 83.41 201st 1514 86.7%
2023 84.78 168th 1502 88.8%
See the entire list of North Carolina Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mountain View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.07 40th 86 53.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mountain View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.68 197th 1332 85.2%
2019 78.26 180th 1361 86.8%
2021 89.75 57th 1329 95.7%
2022 86.36 80th 1366 94.1%
2023 87.00 77th 1437 94.6%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Mountain View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.08 256th 1405 81.8%
2019 83.12 166th 1424 88.3%
2021 86.26 145th 1440 89.9%
2022 83.80 174th 1458 88.1%
2023 84.59 161st 1459 89.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Mountain View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.23 84th 897 90.6%
2019 81.70 74th 878 91.6%
2021 77.48 69th 646 89.3%
2022 46.88 270th 634 57.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Mountain View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.56 374th 612 38.9%
2022 69.40 97th 500 80.6%
2023 70.65 8th 582 98.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Mountain View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.25 116th 1413 91.8%
2019 86.87 135th 1430 90.6%
2021 88.51 126th 1444 91.3%
2022 78.71 250th 1464 82.9%
2023 79.96 226th 1461 84.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Mountain View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.68 64th 99 35.4%
2022 13.32 94th 107 12.1%
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Rank History for White students at Mountain View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.05 268th 1178 77.2%
2019 73.95 261st 1183 77.9%
2021 81.53 165th 1172 85.9%
2022 72.21 294th 1194 75.4%
2023 75.91 237th 1183 80.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, September 29, 2016

Open Quote I could not be any more pleased with the school and the wonderful teachers and staff. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, May 20, 2012

Open Quote We have been very happy with Mountain View. Excellent teachers who communicate with parents, and do more than teach to the test! I have been very impressed with the creative ways my children have been motivated. There is a very active PTA which has kept the library in amazing shape, and has helped provide for many technology improvements. I love seeing all the parents that volunteer daily! Best elementary in the area! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mountain View Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 574 22 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 606
1989 624 21 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 655
1990 635 24 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 670
1991 678 29 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 716
1992 683 29 4 5 1 n/a n/a 2 724
1993 671 30 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 708
1994 719 31 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 755
1995 712 30 12 1 4 n/a n/a 0 759
1996 712 30 12 1 4 n/a n/a 0 759
1997 720 32 18 4 3 n/a n/a 0 777
1998 689 41 26 9 4 n/a n/a 0 769
1999 666 46 40 5 2 n/a n/a 0 759
2000 646 57 39 7 2 n/a n/a 0 751
2001 631 45 47 8 2 n/a n/a 0 733
2002 592 50 51 15 2 n/a n/a 0 710
2003 592 50 51 15 2 n/a n/a 0 710
2004 545 70 54 11 3 n/a n/a 0 683
2005 555 62 52 13 4 n/a n/a 0 686
2006 581 60 53 19 1 n/a n/a 0 714
2007 614 44 56 17 1 n/a n/a 30 762
2008 579 46 69 23 3 n/a n/a 29 749
2009 567 78 63 22 3 n/a n/a 0 733
2010 567 71 55 19 3 n/a n/a 0 715
2011 571 45 44 33 1 0 41 0 735
2012 609 39 37 33 1 0 36 0 755
2013 611 39 50 34 1 0 36 0 771
2014 612 38 55 35 1 0 37 0 778
2015 619 34 52 39 0 0 41 0 785
2016 600 26 50 39 0 1 49 0 765
2017 614 28 47 44 0 1 59 0 793
2018 560 33 47 57 0 1 59 0 757
2019 547 29 49 53 0 1 48 0 727
2020 538 38 42 48 0 1 60 0 727
2021 506 40 46 47 0 0 58 0 697
2022 491 37 56 37 0 0 58 0 679
2023 480 40 62 39 1 0 64 0 686

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mountain View Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 606 33.0 18.3 8.6
1989 655 40.0 16.3 14.7
1990 670 40.0 16.7 11
1991 716 41.0 17.4 10.3
1992 724 41.0 17.6 5.7
1993 708 37.0 19.1 4.7
1994 755 37.0 20.4 5.2
1995 759 42.0 18.1 9.5
1996 759 42.0 18.1 9.5
1997 777 42.0 18.5 9.1
1998 769 44.0 17.5 9.6
1999 759 44.0 17.3 16.2
2000 751 46.0 16.3 18.4
2001 733 50.0 14.7 21.8
2002 710 50.0 14.2 23.4
2003 710 50.0 14.2 23.4
2004 683 50.0 13.7 26.4
2005 686 50.0 13.7 32.7
2006 714 43.0 16.6 30.1
2007 762 n/a n/a 31.6
2008 749 42.6 17.6 35.1
2009 733 42.4 17.3 34.2
2010 715 42.4 16.8 38.5
2011 735 42.8 17.1 39.2
2012 755 42.0 17.9 37.6
2013 771 42.1 18.3 42.7
2014 778 43.5 17.8 44.6
2015 785 46.0 17.0 42.8
2016 765 43.0 17.7 41.7
2017 793 42.4 18.6 43.6
2018 757 42.3 17.8 40.2
2019 727 42.6 17.0 38.1
2020 727 42.5 17.0 40.6
2021 697 45.4 15.3 38.9
2022 679 44.5 15.2 38.3
2023 686 45.3 15.1 48.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mountain View Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 606 33.0 18.3 8.6
1989 655 40.0 16.3 14.7
1990 670 40.0 16.7 11
1991 716 41.0 17.4 10.3
1992 724 41.0 17.6 5.7
1993 708 37.0 19.1 4.7
1994 755 37.0 20.4 5.2
1995 759 42.0 18.1 9.5
1996 759 42.0 18.1 9.5
1997 777 42.0 18.5 9.1
1998 769 44.0 17.5 9.6
1999 759 44.0 17.3 16.2
2000 751 46.0 16.3 18.4
2001 733 50.0 14.7 21.8
2002 710 50.0 14.2 23.4
2003 710 50.0 14.2 23.4
2004 683 50.0 13.7 26.4
2005 686 50.0 13.7 32.7
2006 714 43.0 16.6 30.1
2007 762 n/a n/a 31.6
2008 749 42.6 17.6 35.1
2009 733 42.4 17.3 34.2
2010 715 42.4 16.8 38.5
2011 735 42.8 17.1 39.2
2012 755 42.0 17.9 37.6
2013 771 42.1 18.3 42.7
2014 778 43.5 17.8 44.6
2015 785 46.0 17.0 42.8
2016 765 43.0 17.7 41.7
2017 793 42.4 18.6 43.6
2018 757 42.3 17.8 40.2
2019 727 42.6 17.0 38.1
2020 727 42.5 17.0 40.6
2021 697 45.4 15.3 38.9
2022 679 44.5 15.2 38.3
2023 686 45.3 15.1 48.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mountain View Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $775 (8.7%) $8,120 (91.3%) $8,895

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mountain View Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 144th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 168th of 1502 Elementary schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mountain View Elementary)83.189.3
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Catawba County Schools)63.665
 1.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Mountain View Elementary)73.558.3
 15.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Catawba County Schools)54.142.5
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mountain View Elementary)77.571.4
 6.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Catawba County Schools)58.858.5
 0.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Mountain View Elementary)80.472.4
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Catawba County Schools)59.255.9
 3.3%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mountain View Elementary)77.578.2
 0.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Catawba County Schools)61.759.3
 2.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Mountain View Elementary)7559.8
 15.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Catawba County Schools)58.747.3
 11.4%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Mountain View Elementary)9580.2
 14.8%
   5th Grade Science (Catawba County Schools)80.368.8
 11.5%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mountain View Elementary)75.276.3
 1.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Catawba County Schools)67.564.7
 2.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Mountain View Elementary)71.267
 4.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Catawba County Schools)67.355.7
 11.6%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students727686
 5.6%
African American2940
 37.9%
American Indian01
Asian4962
 26.5%
Hispanic5339
 26.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White547480
 12.2%
Two or More Races4864
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.1%48.5%
 10.4%


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Mountain View Elementary ranks 168th of 1502 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Mountain View Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jacobs Fork Middle
High : Fred T Foard High

Students at Mountain View Elementary are 70% White, 9% Two or more races, 9% Asian, 6% African American, 6% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 686 students attended Mountain View Elementary.


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