Mountain View Elementary

Summary:

Mountain View Elementary is a public elementary school in Buena Vista, Virginia, serving 145 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Rockbridge County Public Schools district.

Mountain View Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the district and state in Mathematics and English Reading assessments. Despite having a high percentage (67.59%) of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, the school has been effective in supporting these students and helping them succeed. In contrast to the more diverse nearby schools, Mountain View Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.72%). While the school's academic achievements are commendable, its racial homogeneity and fluctuating statewide ranking, ranging from 2nd out of 1099 Virginia elementary schools to 642nd out of 1114, warrant further investigation.

Compared to other local schools like Harrington Waddell Elementary, Mountain View Elementary is performing well academically, particularly in Mathematics and English Reading. However, its high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients and lower ranking in some years suggest that there may be room for improvement in certain areas. The school's unique characteristics, including its strong academic performance among economically disadvantaged students and its racial homogeneity, make it an interesting case study for understanding the factors that contribute to student success in a diverse educational landscape.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 20 Burger Circle
       Buena Vista, VA  24416


(540) 261-2418

District: Rockbridge County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
457th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,640 Help


Students who attend Mountain View Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Maury River Middle
High:    Rockbridge County High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  140

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.4%
Two or more races:
6.4%
Hispanic:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mountain View Elementary ranks better than 59% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Rockbridge County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.78. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Mountain View Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Rockbridge County Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (91.4%), two or more races (6.4%), Hispanic (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mountain View Elementary is 10.3. 2 elementary schools in the Rockbridge County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mountain View Elementary is $11,640, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Rockbridge County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mountain View Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain View Elementary 457th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Mountain View Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Rockbridge County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Rockbridge County Public Schools 84th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mountain View Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mountain View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 35.05 810th 1062 23.7%
2006 54.26 531st 1071 50.4%
2007 67.54 327th 1083 69.8%
2008 59.63 453rd 1081 58.1%
2009 42.70 747th 1082 31.0%
2010 70.50 257th 1113 76.9%
2011 58.59 480th 1117 57.0%
2012 72.67 238th 1117 78.7%
2013 54.17 541st 1120 51.7%
2014 77.30 185th 1110 83.3%
2015 67.15 343rd 1100 68.8%
2016 92.42 5th 1096 99.5%
2017 94.53 2nd 1099 99.8%
2018 91.13 18th 1097 98.4%
2019 90.54 15th 1105 98.6%
2021 66.44 382nd 1103 65.4%
2022 71.45 328th 1109 70.4%
2023 46.83 642nd 1114 42.4%
2024 62.78 457th 1114 59.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mountain View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 79.40 140th 1036 86.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Mountain View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.13 708th 1098 35.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Mountain View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.63 569th 1093 47.9%
2024 55.95 520th 1101 52.8%
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Rank History for White students at Mountain View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.50 854th 984 13.2%
2024 41.92 643rd 979 34.3%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Mountain View Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, September 12, 2014

Open Quote Mountain View Elementary School is without a doubt the best school in the Rockbridge-BV-Lexington area. My two daughters attended MVES for their entire elementary years. One went on to be valedictorian at Rockbridge County High School, the other was salutatorian. The great thing about MVES though is that they don't just focus on the high achievers. All of the teachers know all of the students, and those students who need extra help to succeed get it. MVES's Destination Imagination team is consistently competitive with schools public and private across the state, having advanced to the Global Finals five times. The teaching staff is caring and experienced. The vast majority of the teachers there are the same as when my girls attended, giving a continuity of quality not found at many schools. Recently one of the teachers was named a Virginia Super Teacher by the VA Dept. of Education. If you're looking for a small, community elementary school where your child will succeed, you'll do no better than MVES. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mountain View Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 180 180
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 186 186
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 191 191
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 197 197
1993 164 14 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 183
1994 165 11 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 179
1995 169 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 175
1996 169 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 175
1997 171 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 179
1998 164 10 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1999 172 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 180
2000 182 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a -4 184
2001 164 7 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 172
2002 153 6 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 163
2003 153 6 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 163
2004 132 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 134
2005 131 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2006 129 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 131
2007 131 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2008 122 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 125
2009 144 4 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 149
2010 134 5 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 141
2011 119 3 1 0 0 0 6 0 129
2012 117 3 1 0 0 0 8 0 129
2013 115 2 1 0 0 0 5 0 123
2014 120 1 1 1 0 0 6 0 129
2015 138 1 1 1 0 0 4 0 145
2016 130 3 2 2 1 0 0 0 138
2017 124 2 1 1 1 0 2 0 131
2018 116 2 2 1 1 0 2 0 124
2019 116 1 2 1 1 0 2 0 123
2020 115 1 2 2 1 0 2 0 123
2021 116 1 2 3 1 0 2 0 125
2022 120 0 1 4 0 0 8 0 133
2023 133 0 0 3 0 0 9 0 145
2024 128 1 0 2 0 0 9 0 140

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mountain View Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 180 15.0 12.0 n/a
1990 186 13.2 14.0 n/a
1991 191 14.7 12.9 n/a
1992 197 15.0 13.1 n/a
1993 183 15.9 11.5 n/a
1994 179 11.9 n/a 36.9
1995 175 n/a 0.0 36.6
1996 175 n/a 0.0 36.6
1997 179 n/a 0.0 34.1
1998 174 n/a 0.0 47.7
1999 180 15.4 11.7 56.7
2000 184 n/a 0.0 46.8
2001 172 17.0 10.1 44.2
2002 163 22.0 7.4 49.7
2003 163 22.0 7.4 49.7
2004 134 16.5 8.1 46.3
2005 133 15.5 8.6 45.1
2006 131 15.0 8.7 42.7
2007 133 15.5 8.6 40.6
2008 125 10.5 11.9 42.4
2009 149 8.8 16.9 39.6
2010 141 8.7 16.1 45.4
2011 129 9.8 13.1 47.3
2012 129 12.2 10.5 51.2
2013 123 12.2 10.0 49.6
2014 129 11.5 11.2 47.3
2015 145 11.0 13.1 49.7
2016 138 12.0 11.5 47.1
2017 131 12.1 10.7 51.1
2018 124 12.1 10.2 51.6
2019 123 12.1 10.1 47.2
2020 123 12.1 10.1 45.5
2021 125 12.1 10.2 n/a
2022 133 10.5 12.5 42.1
2023 145 13.7 10.5 67.6
2024 140 13.5 10.3 75.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mountain View Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 180 15.0 12.0 n/a
1990 186 13.2 14.0 n/a
1991 191 14.7 12.9 n/a
1992 197 15.0 13.1 n/a
1993 183 15.9 11.5 n/a
1994 179 11.9 n/a 36.9
1995 175 n/a 0.0 36.6
1996 175 n/a 0.0 36.6
1997 179 n/a 0.0 34.1
1998 174 n/a 0.0 47.7
1999 180 15.4 11.7 56.7
2000 184 n/a 0.0 46.8
2001 172 17.0 10.1 44.2
2002 163 22.0 7.4 49.7
2003 163 22.0 7.4 49.7
2004 134 16.5 8.1 46.3
2005 133 15.5 8.6 45.1
2006 131 15.0 8.7 42.7
2007 133 15.5 8.6 40.6
2008 125 10.5 11.9 42.4
2009 149 8.8 16.9 39.6
2010 141 8.7 16.1 45.4
2011 129 9.8 13.1 47.3
2012 129 12.2 10.5 51.2
2013 123 12.2 10.0 49.6
2014 129 11.5 11.2 47.3
2015 145 11.0 13.1 49.7
2016 138 12.0 11.5 47.1
2017 131 12.1 10.7 51.1
2018 124 12.1 10.2 51.6
2019 123 12.1 10.1 47.2
2020 123 12.1 10.1 45.5
2021 125 12.1 10.2 n/a
2022 133 10.5 12.5 42.1
2023 145 13.7 10.5 67.6
2024 140 13.5 10.3 75.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mountain View Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $696 (4.7%) $14,015 (95.3%) $14,710
2020 $693 (5.7%) $11,499 (94.3%) $12,192
2021 $647 (5.6%) $10,993 (94.4%) $11,640

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mountain View Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 15th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 642nd of 1114 Elementary schools
 56.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mountain View Elementary)9055.6
 34.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rockbridge County Public Schools)8058.4
 21.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Mountain View Elementary)9570.4
 24.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Rockbridge County Public Schools)7355
 18%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mountain View Elementary)9561.1
 33.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rockbridge County Public Schools)9171.4
 19.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Mountain View Elementary)9583.3
 11.7%
   4th Grade English Reading (Rockbridge County Public Schools)8070.3
 9.7%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mountain View Elementary)10052.4
 47.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rockbridge County Public Schools)9364.1
 29%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Mountain View Elementary)10071.4
 28.6%
   5th Grade Science (Rockbridge County Public Schools)8867.3
 20.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Mountain View Elementary)10071.4
 28.6%
   5th Grade English Reading (Rockbridge County Public Schools)8675.2
 10.8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students123145
 17.9%
African American10
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic13
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White116133
 14.7%
Two or More Races29
 350%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.2%67.6%
 20.4%


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Mountain View Elementary ranks 457th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Mountain View Elementary are 91% White, 6% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Students who attend Mountain View Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Maury River Middle
High : Rockbridge County High

In the 2023-24 school year, 140 students attended Mountain View Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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