Mountain Vista Community School

Summary:

Mountain Vista Community School is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with a diverse student population that is predominantly Hispanic. The school is part of the Harrison School District No. 2, which is ranked 72 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Mountain Vista Community School generally performs below the state and district averages on CMAS assessments, its performance is stronger for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, where it ranks in the top half or top third of Colorado elementary schools. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from around the 500th to 300th percentile, and its SchoolDigger rating has varied from 1 to 3 stars out of 5, with the most recent ratings being 2 stars. Interestingly, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.3 to 15.1 students per teacher in recent years.

Compared to nearby schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 and Harrison School District No. 2, Mountain Vista Community School performs at a similar or lower level on state assessments, with the exception of The Vanguard School (Elementary), a public charter school in the Harrison School District No. 2, which significantly outperforms Mountain Vista Community School and other nearby schools, particularly in English Language Arts and Math. Additionally, the percentage of students at Mountain Vista Community School eligible for free or reduced-price lunch has decreased over the past few years, from 72.26% in 2020-2021 to 44.2% in 2022-2023, which could indicate changes in the school's demographic composition or improvements in the economic status of the surrounding community.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-8

 2550 Dorset Drive
       Colorado Springs, CO  80910-2154


(719) 579-3400

District: Harrison School District No. 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
503rd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,067 Help


Students who attend Mountain Vista Community School usually attend:

High:    Harrison High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  586

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
55.1%
White:
20.8%
African American:
11.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mountain Vista Community School ranks worse than 53.3% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 6th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Harrison School District No. 2. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.92. (See more...)
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Compare Details Mountain Vista Community School ranks worse than 56.7% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.85. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Vista Community School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Harrison School District No. 2.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mountain Vista Community School is $15,067. 9 elementary schools in the Harrison School District No. 2 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mountain Vista Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain Vista Community School 503rd of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Mountain Vista Community School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hispanic students:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain Vista Community School 275th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Mountain Vista Community School in the ranking list.)

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Harrison School District No. 2:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrison School District No. 2 72nd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mountain Vista Community School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Mountain Vista Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 28.25 650th 852 23.7%
2008 42.28 540th 849 36.4%
2009 41.97 568th 872 34.9%
2010 51.60 502nd 925 45.7%
2011 36.98 632nd 935 32.4%
2012 48.32 529th 935 43.4%
2013 42.94 581st 954 39.1%
2014 45.86 544th 962 43.5%
2015 58.88 339th 938 63.9%
2016 49.39 423rd 914 53.7%
2017 42.89 480th 929 48.3%
2018 44.27 479th 917 47.8%
2019 58.15 379th 965 60.7%
2021 23.18 578th 710 18.6%
2022 39.33 518th 921 43.8%
2023 40.52 512th 933 45.1%
2024 41.92 503rd 943 46.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mountain Vista Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.97 43rd 308 86.0%
2019 84.24 21st 332 93.7%
2021 43.70 47th 75 37.3%
2022 63.60 49th 203 75.9%
2023 63.10 68th 265 74.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Mountain Vista Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.68 345th 690 50.0%
2019 55.06 315th 758 58.4%
2022 32.66 402nd 595 32.4%
2023 36.04 408th 642 36.4%
2024 45.72 354th 684 48.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Mountain Vista Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.12 441st 693 36.4%
2019 50.06 348th 764 54.5%
2022 32.66 387th 594 34.8%
2023 29.41 440th 649 32.2%
2024 29.41 459th 683 32.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Mountain Vista Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.53 34th 172 80.2%
2019 77.24 37th 270 86.3%
2021 44.49 21st 30 30.0%
2022 55.20 50th 153 67.3%
2023 61.64 62nd 197 68.5%
2024 63.43 73rd 242 69.8%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Mountain Vista Community School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Mountain Vista Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 10.03 328th 360 8.9%
2008 16.79 316th 362 12.7%
2009 26.52 296th 377 21.5%
2010 37.47 280th 409 31.5%
2011 35.15 297th 422 29.6%
2012 45.64 245th 425 42.4%
2013 60.22 178th 454 60.8%
2014 53.73 203rd 461 56.0%
2015 63.22 126th 436 71.1%
2016 74.60 68th 400 83.0%
2017 62.28 127th 424 70.0%
2019 58.75 165th 458 64.0%
2021 36.38 226th 369 38.8%
2022 54.32 177th 448 60.5%
2023 39.09 262nd 480 45.4%
2024 35.85 275th 485 43.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mountain Vista Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.20 27th 222 87.8%
2019 83.66 11th 240 95.4%
2022 79.00 17th 197 91.4%
2023 64.38 50th 241 79.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Mountain Vista Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.00 132nd 352 62.5%
2021 36.00 158th 254 37.8%
2022 45.61 161st 326 50.6%
2023 31.39 224th 363 38.3%
2024 34.23 211th 350 39.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Mountain Vista Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.79 135th 343 60.6%
2021 41.53 134th 249 46.2%
2022 52.30 127th 328 61.3%
2023 38.63 188th 356 47.2%
2024 37.57 195th 357 45.4%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Mountain Vista Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.11 13th 165 92.1%
2019 71.35 43rd 220 80.5%
2021 66.43 21st 83 74.7%
2022 69.54 34th 169 79.9%
2023 50.25 86th 198 56.6%
2024 51.12 83rd 199 58.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Mountain Vista Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.24 101st 283 64.3%
2022 53.08 118th 265 55.5%
2023 32.94 192nd 286 32.9%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado 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 Vista Community School Test Scores
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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a teacher
Thursday, March 22, 2018

Open Quote As a past teacher this school is amazing!!! They have great development and the staff all looks out for one another. The best part is the daily view out of the classroom huge windows that look upon the mountains. Tons of ways to make a change at the school from sports to technology and even health related aspects. Best school ever. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mountain Vista Community School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 155 73 18 156 5 n/a n/a 0 407
2007 159 90 23 221 8 n/a n/a 0 501
2008 131 100 19 209 5 n/a n/a 0 464
2009 131 87 10 247 10 n/a n/a 0 485
2010 221 90 10 248 10 n/a n/a 0 579
2011 230 94 6 256 50 2 1 0 639
2012 249 74 11 303 5 3 0 0 645
2013 279 48 29 299 10 0 0 0 665
2014 254 70 15 350 8 5 24 0 726
2015 262 76 14 368 7 6 29 0 762
2016 122 77 14 352 3 5 36 0 609
2017 129 77 10 347 4 10 39 0 616
2018 133 88 14 337 4 10 35 0 621
2019 121 75 17 325 2 5 42 0 587
2020 116 66 16 314 3 2 33 0 550
2021 101 77 13 316 5 2 34 0 548
2022 102 68 13 334 6 3 50 0 576
2023 122 65 12 323 6 3 55 0 586

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 Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 407 27.5 14.8 66.8
2007 501 31.5 15.9 66.1
2008 464 30.4 15.3 70.7
2009 485 33.9 14.3 80.6
2010 579 38.5 15.0 67
2011 639 37.6 16.9 66
2012 645 35.5 18.1 62.5
2013 665 33.8 19.6 68.1
2014 726 37.8 19.1 67.5
2015 762 35.0 21.7 67.2
2016 609 46.0 13.2 71.4
2017 616 43.0 14.3 81
2018 621 41.4 14.9 72.3
2019 587 40.6 14.4 72.7
2020 550 46.1 11.9 75.5
2021 548 40.1 13.6 72.3
2022 576 38.1 15.1 59.9
2023 586 43.8 13.3 44.2

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 Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 407 27.5 14.8 66.8
2007 501 31.5 15.9 66.1
2008 464 30.4 15.3 70.7
2009 485 33.9 14.3 80.6
2010 579 38.5 15.0 67
2011 639 37.6 16.9 66
2012 645 35.5 18.1 62.5
2013 665 33.8 19.6 68.1
2014 726 37.8 19.1 67.5
2015 762 35.0 21.7 67.2
2016 609 46.0 13.2 71.4
2017 616 43.0 14.3 81
2018 621 41.4 14.9 72.3
2019 587 40.6 14.4 72.7
2020 550 46.1 11.9 75.5
2021 548 40.1 13.6 72.3
2022 576 38.1 15.1 59.9
2023 586 43.8 13.3 44.2

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mountain Vista Community School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,900
2020 $14,086
2021 $14,287
2022 $12,914
2023 $15,067

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mountain Vista Community School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 379th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 512th of 933 Elementary schools
 15.6%
Ranks 165th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 262nd of 480 Middle schools
 18.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Vista Community School)37.536.6
 0.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harrison School District No. 2)35.733.1
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Mountain Vista Community School)56.347.7
 8.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Harrison School District No. 2)42.234.2
 8%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Vista Community School)54.541.7
 12.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison School District No. 2)4839.4
 8.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Mountain Vista Community School)43.631.3
 12.3%
   4th Grade Math (Harrison School District No. 2)32.523
 9.5%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Mountain Vista Community School)44.620.3
 24.3%
   5th Grade Science (Harrison School District No. 2)34.227.3
 6.9%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Vista Community School)57.148.2
 8.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison School District No. 2)45.948.7
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Mountain Vista Community School)28.636.2
 7.6%
   5th Grade Math (Harrison School District No. 2)32.128.5
 3.6%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Vista Community School)60.639.4
 21.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison School District No. 2)36.140.7
 4.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Mountain Vista Community School)22.115.5
 6.6%
   6th Grade Math (Harrison School District No. 2)16.719.6
 2.9%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Vista Community School)66.751.2
 15.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison School District No. 2)42.139.2
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Mountain Vista Community School)3916.3
 22.7%
   7th Grade Math (Harrison School District No. 2)23.321.8
 1.5%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (Mountain Vista Community School)22.523.7
 1.2%
   8th Grade Science (Harrison School District No. 2)23.225.8
 2.6%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Vista Community School)6548.7
 16.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison School District No. 2)44.441
 3.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Mountain Vista Community School)3023.1
 6.9%
   8th Grade Math (Harrison School District No. 2)32.224.3
 7.9%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mountain Vista Community School)5945.3
 13.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Harrison School District No. 2)4240.4
 1.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Mountain Vista Community School)34.825.8
 9%
   All Grades Math (Harrison School District No. 2)29.925.3
 4.6%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students587586
 0.2%
African American7565
 13.3%
American Indian26
 200%
Asian1712
 29.4%
Hispanic325323
 0.6%
Pacific Islander53
 40%
White121122
 0.8%
Two or More Races4255
 31%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.7%44.2%
 28.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain Vista Community School

Students who attend Mountain Vista Community School usually go on to attend:

High : Harrison High School

Students at Mountain Vista Community School are 55% Hispanic, 21% White, 11% African American, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 586 students attended Mountain Vista Community School.

Mountain Vista Community School ranks 503rd of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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

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