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#1578 of 1,851 schools in VA

Mountain View High

High School · Shenandoah County Public Schools · Quicksburg, VA

A Shenandoah County Public Schools high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

150 Stonewall Ln, Quicksburg, VA 22847

  • Math 54% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation16%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$14,918
Chronic Absenteeism28.6%

Students at Mountain View High score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency54%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2018, to 60% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
93%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
88%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
89%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
80%
ELA
77%
2017
ELA
92%
2018
Math
79%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
79%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
54%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
54%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

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

Based on 25 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

79.3%

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 High 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average477/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$70,000

Median home value

$240,300

Median rent

$945/mo

College educated

17.2%

Homeownership

65.4%

Poverty rate

20.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22847; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
16% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
9 boys'·11 girls'·27 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Shenandoah Valley AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6private9–124.0 mi194Compare →
Central HighEnrollment path unverified6.29–12Not available725Compare →
Strasburg HighEnrollment path unverified6.69–12Not available610Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Shenandoah County Public Schools

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#8 of 9
District spending per student
$14,918NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mountain View High is listed in Shenandoah 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 Quicksburg, VA, part of Shenandoah County Public Schools, serving approximately 507 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,578 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

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 507 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Mountain View High is 14.5:1. 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 #1,578 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Mountain View High's MySchoolScout rating?

Mountain View High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

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?

79.3% 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
507
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Shenandoah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.6%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 22847)
700
Area median age
41.4
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 22847; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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