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#313 of 635 schools in WV
Top 49% in state
Mountain View Elementary
Elementary School · Putnam County Schools · Hurricane, WV
A Putnam County Schools elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3967 Teays Valley Rd, Hurricane, WV 25526
- Math 54% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mountain View Elementary score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 55% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 Mountain View 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,362/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hurricane), 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
$81,187
Median home value
$231,800
Median rent
$904/mo
College educated
33.9%
Homeownership
80.4%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25526; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Teays ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 465 | Compare → |
| Calvary Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Scott Teays ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| Teays Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 224 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Putnam County Schools
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #13 of 22
- District spending per student
- $13,757NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mountain View Elementary is listed in PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mountain View Elementary
Mountain View Elementary is a public elementary school in Hurricane, WV, part of Putnam County Schools, serving approximately 453 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #313 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountain View Elementary
What grades does Mountain View Elementary serve?
Mountain View Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Mountain View Elementary?
Mountain View Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 453 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Elementary is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mountain View Elementary rank in WV?
Mountain View Elementary ranks #313 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Mountain View Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountain View 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 Mountain View Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain View Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mountain View Elementary a charter school?
No, Mountain View Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mountain View Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mountain View Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 453
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Putnam County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.7%
- Phone
- (304) 757-5666
- Area population (ZIP 25526)
- 22,522
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- 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 25526; 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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