Very Good
#3069 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 32% in state
Mountain View Middle
Middle School · Columbia Elementary · Redding, CA
A Columbia Elementary middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
675 Mountain View Dr., Redding, CA 96003
- Math 32% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mountain View Middle score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 39% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mountain View Middle 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 2Car-Dependent
- Transit 9Minimal Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,399/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Redding), 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
$71,801
Median home value
$370,500
Median rent
$1,402/mo
College educated
27.4%
Homeownership
58.7%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shasta View AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| Redding School of the ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 629 | Compare → |
| Phoenix Charter Academy College ViewCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 290 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Columbia Elementary
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,371NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mountain View Middle is listed in Columbia Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mountain View Middle
Mountain View Middle is a public middle school in Redding, CA, part of Columbia Elementary, serving approximately 315 students in grades 5th-8th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,069 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountain View Middle
What grades does Mountain View Middle serve?
Mountain View Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Mountain View Middle?
Mountain View Middle has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Middle 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 Middle rank in CA?
Mountain View Middle ranks #3,069 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mountain View Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountain View Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain View Middle has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mountain View Middle a charter school?
No, Mountain View Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mountain View Middle a Title I school?
No, Mountain View Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mountain View Middle?
49.2% of students at Mountain View Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 315
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Shasta County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (530) 221-5224
- Area population (ZIP 96003)
- 44,068
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 96003; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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