Elementary Schools in Mountain View, California: Mountain View schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
Mountain View, California has 10 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 64.0/100 — 19.2 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Springer Elementary at 87/100, where 71.7% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Mountain View schools average 44.4% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 10 schools, 4 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.6% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Schools | Avg Score | Exceeded | vs State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 10 | Solid 64.0/100 | 44.4% | +19.2 |
| High | 2 | Solid 51.0/100 | 27.3% | +7.3 |
| Middle | 2 | Solid 66.4/100 | 39.6% | +23.8 |
How Mountain View schools compare
Mountain View has 10 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 64.0/100 — 19.2 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).
The top-ranked school is Springer Elementary with a Scope Score of 87 and 71.7% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Mountain View schools average 44.4% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism in Mountain View averages 10.6% — below the state average of 17.9%.
How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page
School archetypes in Mountain View
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Every school in Mountain View
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springer Elementary Los Altos Elementary High Ceiling | 71.7% | Strong 87/100 |
| 2 | Amy Imai Elementary Mountain View Whisman High Ceiling | 67.5% | Strong 84/100 |
| 3 | Benjamin Bubb Elementary Mountain View Whisman High Ceiling | 58.8% | Strong 83/100 |
| 4 | Stevenson Elementary Mountain View Whisman High Ceiling | 64.9% | Strong 82/100 |
| 5 | Mountain View High Mountain View-Los Altos Union High High Ceiling | 54.7% | Strong 75/100 |
| 6 | Crittenden Middle Mountain View Whisman Building Momentum | 37.9% | Solid 69/100 |
| 7 | Isaac Newton Graham Middle Mountain View Whisman Building Momentum | 41.4% | Solid 64/100 |
| 8 | Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary Mountain View Whisman Strong All-Around | 40.3% | Solid 62/100 |
| 9 | Edith Landels Elementary Mountain View Whisman Strong All-Around | 52.7% | Solid 60/100 |
| 10 | Monta Loma Elementary Mountain View Whisman Culture First | 30.7% | Solid 54/100 |
| 11 | Gabriela Mistral Elementary Mountain View Whisman Building Momentum | 28.0% | Solid 50/100 |
| 12 | Theuerkauf Elementary Mountain View Whisman Building Momentum | 22.7% | Developing 44/100 |
| 13 | Mariano Castro Elementary Mountain View Whisman Building Momentum | 7.0% | Developing 34/100 |
| 14 | Alta Vista High Mountain View-Los Altos Union High Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 27/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
Private Schools in Mountain View
Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology