Serving 197 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Mountain Vista Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Vista Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Mountain Vista Academy's student population of 197 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
197 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mountain Vista Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Vista Academy is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1939 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
36%
47%
Black
12%
6%
White
45%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Vista Academy's ranking?
Mountain Vista Academy is ranked #1939 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Vista Academy?
The graduation rate of Mountain Vista Academy is 80-84%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Mountain Vista Academy?
197 students attend Mountain Vista Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Mountain Vista Academy students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Vista Academy?
Mountain Vista Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mountain Vista Academy offer ?
Mountain Vista Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Mountain Vista Academy part of?
Mountain Vista Academy is part of Florence Unified School District (4437).
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