Serving 430 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mountain Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain Valley Elementary School's student population of 430 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
430 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mountain Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Valley Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#430 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
78%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Mountain Valley Elementary School is ranked #430 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Mountain Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Mountain Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodland Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Mountain Valley Elementary School?
430 students attend Mountain Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Mountain Valley Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Valley Elementary School?
Mountain Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mountain Valley Elementary School offer ?
Mountain Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mountain Valley Elementary School part of?
Mountain Valley Elementary School is part of Bonneville Joint School District.
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