Very Good
#268 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 22% in state
Mountain View Academy
Elementary School · Lowell Sd 71 · Lowell, OR
A Lowell Sd 71 charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
PO Box 485, Lowell, OR 97452
- Math 31% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mountain View Academy score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2025.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Mountain View Academy 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average340/100K
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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
$92,344
Median home value
$345,900
Median rent
$1,121/mo
College educated
22%
Homeownership
83.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97452; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lundy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–6 | 0.0 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Bridge Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 496 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Lowell Sd 71
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $7,300NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mountain View Academy is listed in Lowell SD 71; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mountain View Academy
Mountain View Academy is a public elementary school in Lowell, OR, part of Lowell Sd 71, serving approximately 143 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #268 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountain View Academy
What grades does Mountain View Academy serve?
Mountain View Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Mountain View Academy?
Mountain View Academy has an enrollment of approximately 143 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Academy is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mountain View Academy rank in OR?
Mountain View Academy ranks #268 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Mountain View Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountain View Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain View Academy has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Mountain View Academy a charter school?
Yes, Mountain View Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Mountain View Academy a Title I school?
No, Mountain View Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mountain View Academy?
26.6% of students at Mountain View Academy 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 143
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (541) 285-0043
- Area population (ZIP 97452)
- 1,640
- Area median age
- 50.5
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 · 2025 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97452; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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