Excellent
#123 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 6% in state
Mountain School
Elementary School · Mountain School Inc. (4203) · Flagstaff, AZ
A charter elementary school in Flagstaff, AZ where students score 38 points above what's typical for similar communities.
311 W CATTLE DRIVE TRL, Flagstaff, AZ 86005
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Mountain School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 70% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Mountain School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,706/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Flagstaff), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,250
Median home value
$556,400
Median rent
$1,531/mo
College educated
58.6%
Homeownership
57.7%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86005; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Demiguel Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 559 | Compare → |
| Lura Kinsey Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 343 | Compare → |
| Haven Montessori Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–6 | 2.4 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Eva Marshall Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–6 | 3.2 mi | 384 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Mountain School Inc. (4203)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- A valid denominator was not available for this calculation.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Mountain School is listed in Mountain School Inc. (4203); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mountain School
Mountain School is a public elementary school in Flagstaff, AZ, part of Mountain School Inc. (4203), serving approximately 168 students in grades Kindergarten-6th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #123 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountain School
What grades does Mountain School serve?
Mountain School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Mountain School?
Mountain School has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.
How does Mountain School rank in AZ?
Mountain School ranks #123 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Mountain School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountain School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mountain School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mountain School a charter school?
Yes, Mountain School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Mountain School a Title I school?
No, Mountain School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 168
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Coconino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.7%
- Phone
- (928) 779-2392
- Area population (ZIP 86005)
- 17,165
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 86005; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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