Needs Improvement
#704 of 719 schools in ID
Mountain View Elementary
Elementary School · Cassia County Joint District · Burley, ID
A Cassia County Joint District elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
333 WEST 27TH STREET, Burley, ID 83318
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mountain View Elementary score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 57 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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 ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mountain View Elementary 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated815/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,770
Median home value
$248,700
Median rent
$924/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83318; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John V Evans ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 563 | Compare → |
| Dworshak Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 381 | Compare → |
| Mini-cassia Online Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| White Pine ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 608 | 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.
Cassia County Joint District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #15 of 15
- District spending per student
- $9,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mountain View Elementary is listed in CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mountain View Elementary
Mountain View Elementary is a public elementary school in Burley, ID, part of Cassia County Joint District, serving approximately 492 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #704 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountain View Elementary
What grades does Mountain View Elementary serve?
Mountain View Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Mountain View Elementary?
Mountain View Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 492 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Elementary is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mountain View Elementary rank in ID?
Mountain View Elementary ranks #704 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Mountain View Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountain View Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain View Elementary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mountain View Elementary a charter school?
No, Mountain View Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mountain View Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mountain View Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mountain View Elementary?
53.7% of students at Mountain View Elementary 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 492
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Cassia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (208) 878-6608
- Area population (ZIP 83318)
- 19,319
- Area average commute
- 16.5 min
- Area median age
- 31.8
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 83318; 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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