Serving 147 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mountain View School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 147 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain View School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Mountain View School's student population of 147 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
147 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mountain View School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain View School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#400 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
93%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain View School's ranking?
Mountain View School is ranked #400 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Mountain View School?
147 students attend Mountain View School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Mountain View School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain View School?
Mountain View School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mountain View School offer ?
Mountain View School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mountain View School part of?
Mountain View School is part of RSU 24 School District.
School Reviews
5 3/20/2020
This school is bopping my man it is honestly. So good the teachers are amazing the lunch is amazing and the technology Is good all together this school is bopping.
5 10/20/2015
This school Is the BEST! I love it.
2 9/15/2008
This school has a lot of problems. Poor teachers are never weeded out, but stay for 30 years. Much emphasis on worksheet and rote learning. Principal seems to care more about appearances, cleanliness, etc., than quality of education. Poor staff morale.
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