Average
#1040 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 47% in state
Mint Valley Elementary
Elementary School · Longview School District · Longview, WA
A Longview School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2745 38th Avenue, Longview, WA 98632
- Math 39% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mint Valley Elementary score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Mint Valley Elementary 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 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,410/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Longview), 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
$64,705
Median home value
$355,200
Median rent
$1,142/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
58.8%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98632; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Rivers Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| Robert Gray ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Columbia Valley Garden Elem SchlEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 367 | Compare → |
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.
Longview School District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #6 of 17
- District spending per student
- $17,280NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mint Valley Elementary is listed in Longview School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mint Valley Elementary
Mint Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Longview, WA, part of Longview School District, serving approximately 384 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,040 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mint Valley Elementary
What grades does Mint Valley Elementary serve?
Mint Valley Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mint Valley Elementary?
Mint Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mint Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mint Valley Elementary is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mint Valley Elementary rank in WA?
Mint Valley Elementary ranks #1,040 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Mint Valley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mint Valley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Mint Valley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mint Valley Elementary has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mint Valley Elementary a charter school?
No, Mint Valley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mint Valley Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mint Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mint Valley Elementary?
77.1% of students at Mint Valley Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 384
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cowlitz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.2%
- Phone
- (360) 575-7581
- Area population (ZIP 98632)
- 50,845
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 SBA · 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 · 2024 SBA · 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 98632; 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
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