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Mountain View Jshs

High School · Mountain View Sd · Kingsley, PA

A Mountain View Sd high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

11749 State Route 106, Kingsley, PA 18826

  • Math 34% vs PA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 60% vs PA 56% (2024)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.3% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.7% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-10.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.3 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-12.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
College Readiness4.3Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation7.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
District spending per student$21,268
Chronic Absenteeism38.8%

Students at Mountain View Jshs score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency34%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
37%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency60%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
56%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 47% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
63%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
71%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
71%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
61%
2024
Math
34%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

55%

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 Jshs 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$87,188

Median home value

$246,400

Median rent

$1,352/mo

College educated

24.2%

Homeownership

89.8%

Poverty rate

8.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18826; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
7.5% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
3 boys'·4 girls'·14 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Mountain View Sd

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$21,268NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mountain View Jshs is listed in Mountain View SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mountain View Jshs

Mountain View Jshs is a public high school in Kingsley, PA, part of Mountain View Sd, serving approximately 438 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,720 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mountain View Jshs

What grades does Mountain View Jshs serve?

Mountain View Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Mountain View Jshs?

Mountain View Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 438 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Jshs is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mountain View Jshs rank in PA?

Mountain View Jshs ranks #1,720 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Mountain View Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?

Mountain View Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Jshs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain View Jshs has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Mountain View Jshs a charter school?

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

Is Mountain View Jshs a Title I school?

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

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

55.0% of students at Mountain View Jshs 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
438
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Susquehanna County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.8%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 18826)
1,412
Area median age
49.1
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 18826; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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