Mountain Vista Academy

Summary:

Mountain Vista Academy is an alternative public school in Florence, Arizona, serving grades PK-12 with 197 students. The school is part of the Florence Unified School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Mountain Vista Academy has a more diverse student population compared to nearby Anthem Elementary School, it faces significant challenges. The school has seen a notable improvement in its four-year graduation rate, increasing from 56.3% in 2019-2020 to 83.1% in 2022-2023, outperforming the nearby Florence Virtual Academy at 79.5%. However, Mountain Vista Academy's test scores are significantly lower than the district and state averages, with only 2% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 27% in the district and 40% statewide. The school also has a higher dropout rate, ranging from 7.0% to 8.1% over the past five years, compared to 4.6% at Anthem Elementary School and 2.6% at Florence Virtual Academy.

Despite the higher per-student spending of $16,053 in 2021-2022, compared to $5,824 at Anthem Elementary School and $3,953 at Florence Virtual Academy, the resources do not seem to be translating into improved academic outcomes. When compared to the nearby Queen Creek Unified District and J.O. Combs Unified District, Mountain Vista Academy's performance lags significantly, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support.


Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 225 S. Orlando Street
       Florence, AZ  85132


(480) 474-6170

District: Florence Unified School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,053 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  197

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.7%
Hispanic:
35.5%
African American:
12.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.5% Help


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Compare Details Mountain Vista Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.59. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.78. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.92. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mountain Vista Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Mountain Vista Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.7%), Hispanic (35.5%), African American (12.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Florence Unified School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mountain Vista Academy is 11.3, which is the lowest among 3 alternative schools in the Florence Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Mountain Vista Academy employs 17.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mountain Vista Academy is $16,053, which is the highest among 3 alternative schools in the Florence Unified School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Mountain Vista Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Florence Unified School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Florence Unified School District 245th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mountain Vista Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Mountain Vista Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 11.59 1177th 1226 4.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Mountain Vista Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 13.96 1008th 1027 1.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Mountain Vista Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.19 732nd 1201 39.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Mountain Vista Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 8.19 1217th 1219 0.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Mountain Vista Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 14.93 1136th 1220 6.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Mountain Vista Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.36 1016th 1198 15.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Mountain Vista Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.28 1112th 1161 4.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Mountain Vista Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.24 609th 711 14.3%
2021 13.78 795th 832 4.4%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Mountain Vista Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.68 623rd 650 4.2%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Mountain Vista Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.04 452nd 789 42.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Mountain Vista Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.02 808th 820 1.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Mountain Vista Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 17.65 730th 818 10.8%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Mountain Vista Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.34 551st 573 3.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Mountain Vista Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.18 668th 802 16.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Mountain Vista Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 14.79 724th 780 7.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Mountain Vista Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 13.40 371st 406 8.6%
2017 10.51 405th 416 2.6%
2018 12.68 391st 420 6.9%
2021 18.47 424th 509 16.7%
2022 11.17 421st 464 9.3%
2023 10.92 466th 469 0.6%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Mountain Vista Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.58 29th 312 90.7%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Mountain Vista Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.85 212th 422 49.8%
2022 32.37 192nd 380 49.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Mountain Vista Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.56 407th 492 17.3%
2022 12.05 395th 456 13.4%
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Rank History for high school Foster Care students at Mountain Vista Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 30.47 48th 116 58.6%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Mountain Vista Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.48 314th 370 15.1%
2021 24.69 361st 492 26.6%
2022 12.10 402nd 455 11.6%
2023 9.52 424th 429 1.2%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Mountain Vista Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.04 202nd 306 34.0%
2022 20.15 221st 301 26.6%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Mountain Vista Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.87 328th 479 31.5%
2022 14.66 380th 441 13.8%
2023 13.21 360th 379 5.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at Mountain Vista Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.54 288th 291 1.0%
2021 12.42 362nd 448 19.2%
2022 7.25 364th 409 11.0%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona 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.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, April 5, 2018

Open Quote my son is doing so much better since he started going to this school versus the Florence k-8 school. I think the teachers are better trained and more equipped to work with these children. My son really likes this school more that k-8 also Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mountain Vista Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 19 7 0 20 1 0 0 0 47
2015 24 8 2 15 4 0 1 0 54
2016 33 6 1 22 1 0 1 0 64
2017 54 22 1 59 3 2 3 0 144
2018 97 24 6 88 7 3 10 0 235
2019 106 19 3 88 9 1 5 0 231
2020 159 31 3 109 14 1 9 0 326
2021 121 18 3 88 14 3 0 0 247
2022 103 23 1 65 7 2 8 0 209
2023 88 24 3 70 4 1 7 0 197

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 Vista Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 47 4.0 11.7 51.1
2015 54 6.0 9.0 n/a
2016 64 5.0 12.8 59.4
2017 144 4.3 33.1 73.6
2018 235 11.0 21.3 60.4
2019 231 13.0 17.7 68.8
2020 326 14.0 23.2 69.6
2021 247 20.3 12.1 n/a
2022 209 18.0 11.6 31.1
2023 197 17.3 11.3 63.5

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 Vista Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 47 4.0 11.7 51.1
2015 54 6.0 9.0 n/a
2016 64 5.0 12.8 59.4
2017 144 4.3 33.1 73.6
2018 235 11.0 21.3 60.4
2019 231 13.0 17.7 68.8
2020 326 14.0 23.2 69.6
2021 247 20.3 12.1 n/a
2022 209 18.0 11.6 31.1
2023 197 17.3 11.3 63.5

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 Vista Academy

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $430 (4.7%) $355 (3.9%) $1,214 (13.3%) $7,602 (83.0%) $767 (8.4%) $8,369 (91.4%) $9,154
2021 $1,343 (7.7%) $624 (3.6%) $3,309 (18.9%) $14,174 (80.8%) $1,391 (7.9%) $15,565 (88.8%) $17,532
2022 $914 (5.7%) $688 (4.3%) $2,516 (15.7%) $12,471 (77.7%) $1,980 (12.3%) $14,451 (90.0%) $16,053

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mountain Vista Academy

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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students231197
 14.7%
African American1924
 26.3%
American Indian94
 55.6%
Asian33
Hispanic8870
 20.5%
Pacific Islander11
White10688
 17%
Two or More Races57
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.8%63.5%
 5.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 197 students attended Mountain Vista Academy.

Students at Mountain Vista Academy are 45% White, 36% Hispanic, 12% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 2% Asian.


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