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#617 of 635 schools in WV
Mount View High School
High School · Mcdowell County Schools · Welch, WV
A Mcdowell County Schools high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
950 Mount View Rd, Welch, WV 24801
- Math 14% vs WV 33% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs WV 45% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mount View High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2021, reaching 24% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (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 37 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Mount View High School 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 1Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$29,492
Median home value
$52,100
Median rent
$832/mo
College educated
5.8%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
27%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River View High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 397 | 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.
Mcdowell County Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,682NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 37.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mount View High School is listed in MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mount View High School
Mount View High School is a public high school in Welch, WV, part of Mcdowell County Schools, serving approximately 553 students in grades 6th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #617 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mount View High School
What grades does Mount View High School serve?
Mount View High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Mount View High School?
Mount View High School has an enrollment of approximately 553 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount View High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount View High School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mount View High School rank in WV?
Mount View High School ranks #617 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Mount View High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount View High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Mount View High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount View High School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mount View High School a charter school?
No, Mount View High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mount View High School a Title I school?
No, Mount View High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 553
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- McDowell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.0%
- Phone
- (304) 436-2939
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 24801)
- 5,107
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 24801; 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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