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#401 of 990 schools in CT

Top 40% in state

Mountain View School

Elementary School · Bristol School District · Bristol, CT

A Bristol School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

71 Vera Rd., Bristol, CT 06010

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+14.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$22,955
Chronic Absenteeism7.6%

Students at Mountain View School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

55.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

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 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,018/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bristol), 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

$83,642

Median home value

$252,300

Median rent

$1,307/mo

College educated

30.5%

Homeownership

64.6%

Poverty rate

8.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Louis Toffolon SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–50.9 mi365Compare →
Stafford SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.4K–51.1 mi353Compare →
Ellen P. Hubbell SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9K–51.3 mi346Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Bristol School District

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#4 of 12
District spending per student
$22,955NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mountain View School is listed in Bristol School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mountain View School

Mountain View School is a public elementary school in Bristol, CT, part of Bristol School District, serving approximately 342 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #401 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% 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 342 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mountain View School is 12.7:1. 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 CT?

Mountain View School ranks #401 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Mountain View School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mountain View School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% 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.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mountain View School?

55.3% of students at Mountain View School 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
342
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Connecticut Planning Region 4
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.6%
Area population (ZIP 06010)
61,206
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
38.2
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 06010; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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