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#808 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 40% in state
Mountain Vista Academy
School · Florence Unified School District (4437) · Florence, AZ
A Florence Unified School District (4437) school where students score 41 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 2850, Florence, AZ 85132
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mountain Vista Academy score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 10-year record (2013–2022) and has held near 3% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 9% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Mountain Vista Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average685/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Florence), 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
$76,832
Median home value
$314,600
Median rent
$1,268/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
85%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85132; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empower Academy Mva CampusPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 4–12 | 0.0 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Eduprize Online InstructionCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Crismon High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–11 | 2.5 mi | 1,646 | Compare → |
| American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12Charter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 2,168 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Florence Unified School District (4437)
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #2 of 14
- District spending per student
- $10,483NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mountain Vista Academy is listed in Florence Unified School District (4437); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mountain Vista Academy
Mountain Vista Academy is a public school in Florence, AZ, part of Florence Unified School District (4437), serving approximately 178 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #808 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountain Vista Academy
What grades does Mountain Vista Academy serve?
Mountain Vista Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Mountain Vista Academy?
Mountain Vista Academy has an enrollment of approximately 178 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Vista Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Vista Academy is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mountain Vista Academy rank in AZ?
Mountain Vista Academy ranks #808 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Mountain Vista Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountain Vista Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Vista Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain Vista Academy has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Mountain Vista Academy a charter school?
No, Mountain Vista Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mountain Vista Academy a Title I school?
No, Mountain Vista Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 178
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pinal County
- Phone
- (480) 474-6170
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85132)
- 38,809
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 85132; 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, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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