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#1158 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 41% in state
Mountain View MS
Middle School · Cumberland Valley Sd · Mechanicsburg, PA
A Cumberland Valley Sd middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
30 Bali Hai Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
- Math 61% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 77% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mountain View MS score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mountain View MS 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,345/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mechanicsburg), 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
$111,834
Median home value
$350,800
Median rent
$1,452/mo
College educated
52.3%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17050; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle View MSEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 1,069 | Compare → |
| Heritage Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| East Pennsboro Area MSEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 4.2 mi | 574 | Compare → |
| River Rock Academy-shiremanstownPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 40 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cumberland Valley Sd
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #7 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,889NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mountain View MS is listed in Cumberland Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mountain View MS
Mountain View MS is a public middle school in Mechanicsburg, PA, part of Cumberland Valley Sd, serving approximately 1,387 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,158 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountain View MS
What grades does Mountain View MS serve?
Mountain View MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mountain View MS?
Mountain View MS has an enrollment of approximately 1,387 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain View MS is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mountain View MS rank in PA?
Mountain View MS ranks #1,158 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Mountain View MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountain View MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain View MS has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mountain View MS a charter school?
No, Mountain View MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mountain View MS a Title I school?
No, Mountain View MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mountain View MS?
28.6% of students at Mountain View MS 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,387
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 92
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.5%
- Phone
- (717) 761-1865
- Area population (ZIP 17050)
- 42,547
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 · 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 17050; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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