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#255 of 292 schools in HI

Mountain View Elementary School

Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Mountain View, HI

A Hawaii Department of Education elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

PO Box 9, Mountain View, HI 96771

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 23% proficient (2022)
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$20,056
Chronic Absenteeism74.2%

Students at Mountain View Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency23%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 23% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
29%
ELA
54%
2010
Math
28%
ELA
50%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
54%
ELA
56%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
9%
ELA
16%
2021*
Math
9%
ELA
16%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (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 HI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

78.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mountain View Elementary 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$59,092

Median home value

$291,400

Median rent

$1,161/mo

College educated

18%

Homeownership

75.9%

Poverty rate

20.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96771; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Na Wai Ola - PcsCharter · enrollment unverified3.6PK–60.5 mi97Compare →
Kamehameha Schools Hawai'iPrivate · tuition4.1privateK–125.0 mi1,163Compare →
Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.2PK–6Not available583Compare →
Kaelepulu Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.7PK–6Not available195Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

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.

Hawaii Department of Education

Schools in district
295
Rank in district
#255 of 292
District spending per student
$20,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mountain View Elementary School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mountain View Elementary School

Mountain View Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mountain View, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 484 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #255 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mountain View Elementary School

What grades does Mountain View Elementary School serve?

Mountain View Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Mountain View Elementary School?

Mountain View Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 484 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Elementary 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 Elementary School rank in HI?

Mountain View Elementary School ranks #255 of 292 schools in HI.

What is Mountain View Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mountain View Elementary 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 Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain View Elementary School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mountain View Elementary School a charter school?

No, Mountain View Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mountain View Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Mountain View Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

78.3% of students at Mountain View Elementary 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
484
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Hawaii County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
74.2%
Area population (ZIP 96771)
7,736
Area average commute
38.6 min
Area median age
40.6
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 96771; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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