Serving 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mountain Vista School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain Vista School's student population of 403 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Small Town Roots, Global Expectations
School Rankings
Mountain Vista School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Vista School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1061 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
60%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
37%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
48%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Vista School's ranking?
Mountain Vista School is ranked #1061 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mountain Vista School?
403 students attend Mountain Vista School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mountain Vista School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain Vista School?
Mountain Vista School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mountain Vista School offer ?
Mountain Vista School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain Vista School part of?
Mountain Vista School is part of Oracle Elementary District (4444).
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