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Mountain View Elementary

Below Average2024–25 data11 schools · avg 37.9/100

Mountain View Elementary has 11 ranked schools across elementary levels with an average Scope Score of 37.9/100 — 5.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Park View Elementary at 74/100, where 44.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $10,789 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.6%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
37.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
55.6
18.1 – 73.7
Avg Exceeded %
13.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
15.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
11
With Scope Scores

District Analysis

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +2.2pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.

Consistency: Score range of 55.6 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 15.6%, 2.5pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.6%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Park View Elementary leads the district at 74 with 44.3% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Mountain View Elementary

4 On the Rise1 Growth Engine1 Culture First5 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 5 schools in Mountain View Elementary are classified as On the Rise (4) or Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
81.3%
White
3.7%
Asian
8.4%
Black
3.4%
Other
3.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
66%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Mountain View Elementary spends $10,789 per student in current expenditures — $4,026 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$10,789
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
2,625
Students for funding calc
2018–2020 Trend
↓ 3.9%
$11,227 → $10,789
Spending Efficiency
3.51
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 62%Support 33%Other 5%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$63,507–$122,876
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
155
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (11)

Mountain View Elementary has 11 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.9 — 5.9 points below the state average of 43.8. 1 of 11 elementary schools score above 70.

District-wide growth averages +2.2pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Park View Elementary with a Scope Score of 74 and 44.3% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Park View Elementary
Mountain View Elementary Growth Engine
44.3%Strong
74/100
2Maxson Elementary
Mountain View Elementary Building Momentum
18.0%Developing
44/100
3Ranch View Elementary
Mountain View Elementary On the Rise
19.3%Developing
41/100
4Creek View Elementary
Mountain View Elementary Building Momentum
15.9%Developing
40/100
5Baker Elementary
Mountain View Elementary On the Rise
9.6%Developing
39/100
6Twin Lakes Elementary
Mountain View Elementary On the Rise
10.3%Developing
37/100
7Mountain View Elementary
Mountain View Elementary Culture First
10.3%Developing
35/100
8Parkview Elementary
Mountain View Elementary Building Momentum
5.6%Developing
31/100
9Miramonte Elementary
Mountain View Elementary Building Momentum
5.3%Needs Support
30/100
10Monte Vista Elementary
Mountain View Elementary On the Rise
6.2%Needs Support
29/100
11Willard F. Payne Elementary
Mountain View Elementary Building Momentum
3.0%Needs Support
18/100

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Mountain View Elementary

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain View Elementary a good school district?
Mountain View Elementary has 11 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.9/100, which is 5.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. 13.4% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Mountain View Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Mountain View Elementary is Park View Elementary with a Scope Score of 74/100 and 44.3% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Mountain View Elementary spend per student?
Mountain View Elementary spends $10,789 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Mountain View Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Mountain View Elementary range from $63,507–$122,876 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.