Excellent
#219 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 10% in state
Mountainview Elementary
Elementary School · West Valley School District (yakima) · Yakima, WA
A West Valley School District (yakima) elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
830 Stone Rd, Yakima, WA 98908
- Math 56% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mountainview Elementary score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 60% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mountainview 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,604/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Yakima), 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
$80,266
Median home value
$356,900
Median rent
$1,302/mo
College educated
32.8%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98908; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 3.6 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| West Valley Virtual Academy K-6Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–6 | 3.8 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Ahtanum Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 3.9 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Apple Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | 4.1 mi | 454 | 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.
West Valley School District (yakima)
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #2 of 11
- District spending per student
- $15,141NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mountainview Elementary is listed in West Valley School District (Yakima); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mountainview Elementary
Mountainview Elementary is a public elementary school in Yakima, WA, part of West Valley School District (yakima), serving approximately 239 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #219 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountainview Elementary
What grades does Mountainview Elementary serve?
Mountainview Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mountainview Elementary?
Mountainview Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 239 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountainview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountainview Elementary is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mountainview Elementary rank in WA?
Mountainview Elementary ranks #219 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Mountainview Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountainview Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Mountainview Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountainview Elementary has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mountainview Elementary a charter school?
No, Mountainview Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mountainview Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mountainview Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mountainview Elementary?
56.5% of students at Mountainview 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
- 239
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Yakima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.8%
- Phone
- (509) 965-2070
- Area population (ZIP 98908)
- 37,921
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 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 98908; 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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