Below Average
#1610 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Mountain View Preparatory School
Elementary School · Cottonwood-oak Creek Elementary District (4487) · Cottonwood, AZ
A Cottonwood-oak Creek Elementary District (4487) elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
2939 E DEL RIO DR, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
- Math 26% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mountain View Preparatory School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 34% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Mountain View Preparatory 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,391/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cottonwood), 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
$58,250
Median home value
$312,400
Median rent
$1,102/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
64%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86326; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Daniel Bright Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–8 | 2.3 mi | 596 | Compare → |
| American Heritage Academy - CottonwoodCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| Liberty Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–8 | 2.7 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Verde Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 3.4 mi | 168 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cottonwood-oak Creek Elementary District (4487)
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,818NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mountain View Preparatory School is listed in Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mountain View Preparatory School
Mountain View Preparatory School is a public elementary school in Cottonwood, AZ, part of Cottonwood-oak Creek Elementary District (4487), serving approximately 398 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,610 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountain View Preparatory School
What grades does Mountain View Preparatory School serve?
Mountain View Preparatory School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Mountain View Preparatory School?
Mountain View Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Preparatory School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mountain View Preparatory School rank in AZ?
Mountain View Preparatory School ranks #1,610 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Mountain View Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountain View Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 View Preparatory School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain View Preparatory School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Mountain View Preparatory School a charter school?
No, Mountain View Preparatory School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mountain View Preparatory School a Title I school?
No, Mountain View Preparatory School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Yavapai County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.9%
- Phone
- (928) 649-8144
- Area population (ZIP 86326)
- 25,476
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 50.1
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 86326; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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