Below Average
#1809 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Mountain View School
Elementary School · Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) · Rio Rico, AZ
A Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1374 W FRONTAGE RD, Rio Rico, AZ 85648
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mountain View School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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 View 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,672
Median home value
$213,100
Median rent
$1,049/mo
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
82.5%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85648; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Cayetano Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 3.5 mi | 404 | Compare → |
| Global Schools Starseed and Urantion Child & TeensPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Calabasas SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–8 | Not available | 982 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458)
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $9,639NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mountain View School is listed in Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mountain View School
Mountain View School is a public elementary school in Rio Rico, AZ, part of Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458), serving approximately 386 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,809 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountain View School
What grades does Mountain View School serve?
Mountain View School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mountain View School?
Mountain View School has an enrollment of approximately 386 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain View School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mountain View School rank in AZ?
Mountain View School ranks #1,809 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Mountain View School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountain View School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain View School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mountain View School a charter school?
No, Mountain View School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mountain View School a Title I school?
No, Mountain View School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 386
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.7%
- Phone
- (520) 375-8401
- Area population (ZIP 85648)
- 21,844
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 85648; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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