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#1817 of 1,851 schools in VA
Mountain View High
High School · Fairfax County Public Schools · Centreville, VA
A Fairfax County Public Schools high school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5775 Spindle Ct, Centreville, VA 20121
- Math 79% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 42.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mountain View High score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 75%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 55% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mountain View High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$133,024
Median home value
$488,200
Median rent
$2,240/mo
College educated
53%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20121; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centreville HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 2,487 | Compare → |
| Chantilly HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 3,006 | Compare → |
| Westfield HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 3.9 mi | 2,746 | Compare → |
| Manassas Park HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 4.2 mi | 1,128 | 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.
Fairfax County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 223
- Rank in district
- #198 of 199
- District spending per student
- $18,975NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mountain View High is listed in Fairfax County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mountain View High
Mountain View High is a public high school in Centreville, VA, part of Fairfax County Public Schools, serving approximately 142 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,817 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountain View High
What grades does Mountain View High serve?
Mountain View High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mountain View High?
Mountain View High has an enrollment of approximately 142 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain View High is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mountain View High rank in VA?
Mountain View High ranks #1,817 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Mountain View High's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountain View High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain View High has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mountain View High a charter school?
No, Mountain View High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mountain View High a Title I school?
No, Mountain View High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mountain View High?
54.2% of students at Mountain View High 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
- 142
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fairfax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 70.4%
- Phone
- (703) 227-2316
- 4-Year Graduation
- 42.0%
- Area population (ZIP 20121)
- 27,507
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. 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 20121; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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