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Elementary Schools in Mountain View, California: Mountain View schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

Above Average2024–25 data10 schools · avg 63.9/100

Mountain View, California has 10 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 63.9/100 — 20.2 points above the state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Springer Elementary at 88/100, where 71.7% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Mountain View schools average 44.4% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — 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 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
63.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
59.4
28.8 – 88.2
Avg Exceeded %
44.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
10.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
10
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary10Solid
63.9/100
44.4%+20.2
High2Solid
56.3/100
27.3%+8.8
Middle2Solid
63.3/100
39.6%+22.9

How Mountain View schools compare

Mountain View has 10 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 63.9/100 — 20.2 points above the state average of 43.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Springer Elementary with a Scope Score of 88 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 21.6%.

Chronic absenteeism in Mountain View averages 10.6% — below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%

School archetypes in Mountain View

4 High Ceiling2 Strong All-Around1 Culture First3 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Mountain View

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Springer Elementary
Los Altos Elementary High Ceiling
71.7%Strong
88/100
2Stevenson Elementary
Mountain View Whisman High Ceiling
64.9%Strong
85/100
3Amy Imai Elementary
Mountain View Whisman High Ceiling
67.5%Strong
83/100
4Mountain View High
Mountain View-Los Altos Union High High Ceiling
54.7%Strong
82/100
5Benjamin Bubb Elementary
Mountain View Whisman High Ceiling
58.8%Strong
80/100
6Edith Landels Elementary
Mountain View Whisman Strong All-Around
52.7%Solid
66/100
7Crittenden Middle
Mountain View Whisman Building Momentum
37.9%Solid
64/100
8Isaac Newton Graham Middle
Mountain View Whisman Building Momentum
41.4%Solid
62/100
9Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary
Mountain View Whisman Strong All-Around
40.3%Solid
62/100
10Monta Loma Elementary
Mountain View Whisman Culture First
30.7%Solid
52/100
11Gabriela Mistral Elementary
Mountain View Whisman Building Momentum
28.0%Developing
50/100
12Theuerkauf Elementary
Mountain View Whisman Building Momentum
22.7%Developing
44/100
13Alta Vista High
Mountain View-Los Altos Union High Building Momentum
0.0%Developing
31/100
14Mariano Castro Elementary
Mountain View Whisman Building Momentum
7.0%Needs Support
29/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 14 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Mountain View good?
Mountain View's 10 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 63.9/100, which is 20.2 points above the state average. 44.4% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Mountain View?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Mountain View is Springer Elementary with a Scope Score of 88/100 and 71.7% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Mountain View schools compare to the state average?
Mountain View elementary schools average a Scope Score of 63.9/100 — 20.2 points above the state average of 43.8. The exceeded rate averages 44.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.6% vs. 18.1% statewide.
How many schools are in Mountain View?
Mountain View has 10 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.