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#369 of 719 schools in ID

Mountain View High School

High School · Joint School District No. 2 · Meridian, ID

A Joint School District No. 2 high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2000 SOUTH MILLENNIUM WAY, Meridian, ID 83642

  • Math 39% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 78% proficient (2022)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency78% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency59% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
College Readiness5.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation11%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.3:1
District spending per student$9,276
Chronic Absenteeism20.6%

Students at Mountain View High School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency39%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency78%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 59% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
78%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
76%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
76%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
78%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (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 ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

17.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Mountain View High 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated722/100K

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

$96,361

Median home value

$492,300

Median rent

$1,629/mo

College educated

43.7%

Homeownership

72%

Poverty rate

5.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83642; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
11% participation·State avg: 2.1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
10 boys'·13 girls'·48 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gem Prep: MeridianCharter · enrollment unverified6.4K–120.5 mi480Compare →
Gem Prep: Online SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified9.0PK–120.5 mi362Compare →
Idaho Technical Career AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.59–120.6 mi127Compare →
Idaho Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.6K–120.6 mi1,541Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Joint School District No. 2

Schools in district
61
Rank in district
#51 of 60
District spending per student
$9,276NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mountain View High School is listed in JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mountain View High School

Mountain View High School is a public high school in Meridian, ID, part of Joint School District No. 2, serving approximately 2,521 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #369 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mountain View High School

What grades does Mountain View High School serve?

Mountain View High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mountain View High School?

Mountain View High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,521 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Mountain View High School is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mountain View High School rank in ID?

Mountain View High School ranks #369 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Mountain View High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mountain View High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain View High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mountain View High School a charter school?

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

Is Mountain View High School a Title I school?

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

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

17.1% of students at Mountain View High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,521
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
113
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Ada County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.6%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 83642)
58,049
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
38.4
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 83642; 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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