Mountain View Elementary

Summary:

Mountain View Elementary is a public elementary school located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 406 and is part of the Rockingham County Public Schools district.

Mountain View Elementary faces significant academic challenges, as evidenced by its consistently low performance on standardized tests, ranking in the bottom half of Virginia elementary schools, and having a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's academic performance, as measured by SOL (Standards of Learning) test scores, lags behind the Rockingham County Public Schools district and the state of Virginia averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in SOL Mathematics was 43.84% at Mountain View, compared to 62.75% for the Rockingham County district and 70.11% for the state. This performance gap is quite significant when compared to nearby schools in the Rockingham County district, such as Ottobine Elementary, which had 72.73% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in SOL Mathematics.

The racial composition of Mountain View Elementary is predominantly White, with a significant Hispanic population and smaller percentages of other racial groups. When examining the school's performance by student subgroups, Mountain View's White students and male students rank in the bottom 10% of Virginia elementary schools, while the school's female students and low socioeconomic status students rank in the bottom 5%. This suggests that the academic challenges at Mountain View may disproportionately impact certain student subgroups. Additionally, the school's spending per student is lower than some of the nearby Harrisonburg City district schools, which may be a contributing factor to the school's academic performance challenges.


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Public PK, KG-5

 2800 Rawley Pike
       Harrisonburg, VA  22801


(540) 438-1965

District: Rockingham County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1011th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,771 Help


Students who attend Mountain View Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Wilbur S. Pence Middle
High:    Turner Ashby High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  406

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.5%
Hispanic:
23.4%
Two or more races:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mountain View Elementary ranks worse than 90.8% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks last among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Rockingham County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.36. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.5%), Hispanic (23.4%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.2% 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 13.7. 8 elementary schools in the Rockingham County Public 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 $7,771. 12 elementary schools in the Rockingham County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mountain View Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain View Elementary 1011th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Mountain View Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Rockingham County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Rockingham County Public Schools 90th of 130 Virginia 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 VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 46.43 638th 1062 39.9%
2006 57.89 466th 1071 56.5%
2007 56.16 501st 1083 53.7%
2008 65.28 354th 1081 67.3%
2009 48.21 641st 1082 40.8%
2010 53.13 587th 1113 47.3%
2011 53.51 572nd 1117 48.8%
2012 49.97 629th 1117 43.7%
2013 45.02 680th 1120 39.3%
2014 43.35 701st 1110 36.8%
2015 39.60 777th 1100 29.4%
2016 30.11 877th 1096 20.0%
2017 35.57 821st 1099 25.3%
2018 30.00 872nd 1097 20.5%
2019 18.01 1000th 1105 9.5%
2021 32.66 789th 1103 28.5%
2022 21.29 916th 1109 17.4%
2023 5.17 1080th 1114 3.1%
2024 11.36 1011th 1114 9.2%
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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 VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 3.04 1032nd 1036 0.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Mountain View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.79 1071st 1100 2.6%
2024 11.52 1006th 1098 8.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Mountain View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.85 1031st 1093 5.7%
2024 12.89 1004th 1101 8.8%
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Rank History for White students at Mountain View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 0.76 984th 984 0.0%
2024 4.88 965th 979 1.4%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, 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.

Mountain View Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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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
2001 406 6 4 75 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2002 388 7 4 85 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2003 388 7 4 85 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2004 373 3 4 90 1 n/a n/a 0 471
2005 376 7 5 95 3 n/a n/a 0 486
2006 401 9 6 105 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2007 393 9 7 92 1 n/a n/a 1 503
2008 373 10 3 87 1 n/a n/a 0 474
2009 420 13 2 85 1 n/a n/a 0 521
2010 438 11 3 90 1 n/a n/a 0 543
2011 403 1 3 91 8 4 19 0 529
2012 389 5 5 92 10 4 16 0 521
2013 379 3 6 100 9 4 10 0 511
2014 365 5 4 113 10 4 7 0 508
2015 362 6 4 108 11 4 8 0 503
2016 350 6 4 128 9 3 7 0 507
2017 363 4 5 116 10 0 7 0 505
2018 349 6 3 114 8 0 5 0 485
2019 322 8 2 116 7 0 6 0 461
2020 340 5 2 133 5 0 7 0 492
2021 303 5 2 108 2 0 11 0 431
2022 278 3 2 85 2 0 12 0 382
2023 282 4 2 95 2 0 21 0 406

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
2001 491 33.8 14.5 n/a
2002 484 43.4 11.2 39
2003 484 43.4 11.2 39
2004 471 38.0 12.4 40.1
2005 486 36.0 13.5 45.9
2006 521 40.0 13.0 43.8
2007 503 42.1 11.9 43.8
2008 474 32.1 14.8 40.7
2009 521 32.0 16.3 35.7
2010 543 33.3 16.2 40.3
2011 529 32.3 16.3 40.5
2012 521 31.5 16.5 44.7
2013 511 31.5 16.2 45
2014 508 31.5 16.1 45.3
2015 503 32.0 15.7 45.1
2016 507 32.0 15.8 46.2
2017 505 32.5 15.5 43.4
2018 485 30.5 15.9 46.4
2019 461 29.5 15.6 45.8
2020 492 28.5 17.2 47.2
2021 431 30.5 14.1 n/a
2022 382 27.5 13.8 60.7
2023 406 29.5 13.7 53.2

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
2001 491 33.8 14.5 n/a
2002 484 43.4 11.2 39
2003 484 43.4 11.2 39
2004 471 38.0 12.4 40.1
2005 486 36.0 13.5 45.9
2006 521 40.0 13.0 43.8
2007 503 42.1 11.9 43.8
2008 474 32.1 14.8 40.7
2009 521 32.0 16.3 35.7
2010 543 33.3 16.2 40.3
2011 529 32.3 16.3 40.5
2012 521 31.5 16.5 44.7
2013 511 31.5 16.2 45
2014 508 31.5 16.1 45.3
2015 503 32.0 15.7 45.1
2016 507 32.0 15.8 46.2
2017 505 32.5 15.5 43.4
2018 485 30.5 15.9 46.4
2019 461 29.5 15.6 45.8
2020 492 28.5 17.2 47.2
2021 431 30.5 14.1 n/a
2022 382 27.5 13.8 60.7
2023 406 29.5 13.7 53.2

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 $733 (9.0%) $7,453 (91.0%) $8,186
2020 $639 (8.4%) $6,997 (91.6%) $7,636
2021 $737 (9.5%) $7,034 (90.5%) $7,771

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mountain View Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1000th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 1080th of 1114 Elementary schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mountain View Elementary)6934.3
 34.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rockingham County Public Schools)7453.4
 20.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Mountain View Elementary)6932.8
 36.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Rockingham County Public Schools)6750.9
 16.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mountain View Elementary)6744.8
 22.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rockingham County Public Schools)7554.5
 20.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Mountain View Elementary)6743.9
 23.1%
   4th Grade English Reading (Rockingham County Public Schools)7257
 15%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mountain View Elementary)6341.5
 21.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rockingham County Public Schools)7859.6
 18.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Mountain View Elementary)6241.5
 20.5%
   5th Grade Science (Rockingham County Public Schools)7561.2
 13.8%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Mountain View Elementary)6639.2
 26.8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Rockingham County Public Schools)7658.4
 17.6%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students461406
 11.9%
African American84
 50%
American Indian72
 71.4%
Asian22
Hispanic11695
 18.1%
Pacific Islander00
White322282
 12.4%
Two or More Races621
 250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.8%53.2%
 7.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain View Elementary

Students at Mountain View Elementary are 69% White, 23% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 406 students attended Mountain View Elementary.

Mountain View Elementary ranks in the bottom 9.2% of Virginia elementary schools.

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

Middle : Wilbur S. Pence Middle
High : Turner Ashby High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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