Is Mountain View Elementary a good school?

Mountain View Elementary ranks 1015 th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mountain View Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 730 students attended Mountain View Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Mountain View Elementary?

Students at Mountain View Elementary are 46% Hispanic, 34% White, 11% Two or more races, 6% African American, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Mountain View Elementary attend?

Students who attend Mountain View Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Walter R Johnson Middle High : Freedom High

Mountain View Elementary

Summary:

Mountain View Elementary is a public elementary school in Morganton, North Carolina, serving 677 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Burke County Schools district, which is ranked 110 out of 242 districts in the state.

Mountain View Elementary stands out for its high percentage of Hispanic students (45.35%), which is significantly higher than nearby schools like Valdese Elementary, Glen Alpine Elementary, and Drexel Elementary. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by EOG (End-of-Grade) test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, the school's 3rd grade reading proficiency (28.8%) was significantly below the district (46.4%) and state (48.7%) averages. Additionally, Mountain View Elementary has a very high percentage of students (85.38%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

The school's statewide ranking among North Carolina elementary schools has been consistently low, ranging from 926 out of 1,502 schools in 2022-2023 to 1,167 out of 1,473 schools in 2018-2019, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the school's Hispanic students perform better than the overall school, the performance of special education students and multi-racial students is very poor. These factors suggest that Mountain View Elementary may face significant challenges in terms of resources, teacher quality, and addressing the unique needs of its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

805 Bouchelle St
Morganton, NC 28655

(828) 437-1584

District: Burke County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1015^th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,734

Students who attend Mountain View Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Walter R Johnson Middle
High:	Freedom High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 730

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

46.3%

White:

34.1%

Two or more races:

11.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mountain View Elementary ranks worse than 67.4% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 11^th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Burke County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.66. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Mountain View Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Burke County Schools District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46.3%), White (34.1%), two or more races (11.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Burke County Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mountain View Elementary is 15. 9 elementary schools in the Burke County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Mountain View Elementary employs 48.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mountain View Elementary is $9,734. 8 elementary schools in the Burke County Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mountain View Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain View Elementary 1015^th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Mountain View Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Male students:

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White students:

Burke County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Burke County Schools 110^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Mountain View Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	26.03	1167^th	1473	20.8%
2021	31.59	1003^rd	1489	32.6%
2022	27.59	1127^th	1514	25.6%
2023	40.18	926^th	1502	38.3%
2024	34.66	1015^th	1505	32.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mountain View Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	5.59	158^th	159	0.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mountain View Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	34.01	357^th	497	28.2%
2021	39.85	208^th	385	46.0%
2022	40.26	279^th	485	42.5%
2023	45.68	245^th	514	52.3%
2024	46.49	243^rd	533	54.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Mountain View Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	13.35	790^th	801	1.4%

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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	NC State Percentile
2019	38.16	911^th	1361	33.1%
2021	57.25	465^th	1329	65.0%
2022	37.09	896^th	1366	34.4%
2023	51.58	678^th	1437	52.8%
2024	42.87	873^rd	1450	39.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Mountain View Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	33.92	1012^th	1424	28.9%
2021	30.84	992^nd	1440	31.1%
2022	31.99	1031^st	1458	29.3%
2023	45.66	805^th	1459	44.8%
2024	39.15	925^th	1455	36.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Mountain View Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	49.27	377^th	878	57.1%
2022	18.04	609^th	634	3.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Mountain View Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	59.68	286^th	582	50.9%
2024	58.66	336^th	669	49.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Mountain View Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	22.19	1210^th	1430	15.4%
2021	33.03	940^th	1444	34.9%
2022	25.73	1137^th	1464	22.3%
2023	35.90	987^th	1461	32.4%
2024	31.45	1051^st	1464	28.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mountain View Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	32.20	652^nd	865	24.6%
2021	47.99	388^th	843	54.0%
2022	34.00	641^st	893	28.2%
2023	40.30	563^rd	915	38.5%
2024	45.79	510^th	951	46.4%

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Rank History for White students at Mountain View Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	24.24	1009^th	1183	14.7%
2021	19.47	1037^th	1172	11.5%
2022	26.92	967^th	1194	19.0%
2023	38.44	787^th	1183	33.5%
2024	34.77	827^th	1166	29.1%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	231	48	16	263	1	1	29	589
2020	272	54	20	307	0	4	30	687
2021	223	52	18	278	1	4	28	604
2022	225	50	16	294	1	3	55	644
2023	246	45	13	307	0	2	64	677
2024	249	45	15	338	0	2	81	730

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
2019	589	37.4	15.7	83.7
2020	687	41.4	16.5	73.5
2021	604	37.0	16.3	74.8
2022	644	40.8	15.7	70.7
2023	677	43.9	15.4	85.4
2024	730	48.4	15.0	99.6

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
2019	589	37.4	15.7	83.7
2020	687	41.4	16.5	73.5
2021	604	37.0	16.3	74.8
2022	644	40.8	15.7	70.7
2023	677	43.9	15.4	85.4
2024	730	48.4	15.0	99.6

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 View Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,324 (13.6%)	$8,410 (86.4%)	$9,734

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mountain View Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1167^th of 1473 Elementary schools	Ranks 926^th of 1502 Elementary schools	17.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mountain View Elementary)	60.5	58.2	2.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Burke County Schools)	66.5	63.6	2.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	64.3	61.1	3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Mountain View Elementary)	49.4	38.2	11.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Burke County Schools)	59.4	43.3	16.1%
3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)	56.8	48	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mountain View Elementary)	31.2	59.6	28.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Burke County Schools)	55.8	58.9	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
4th Grade Reading (Mountain View Elementary)	42.2	45.5	3.3%
4th Grade Reading (Burke County Schools)	60.3	54	6.3%
4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mountain View Elementary)	33.7	57.1	23.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Burke County Schools)	58.4	61.3	2.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	60.2	55.9	4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Mountain View Elementary)	44.9	30	14.9%
5th Grade Reading (Burke County Schools)	53.8	51.1	2.7%
5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	54.6	48	6.6%
5th Grade Science (Mountain View Elementary)	68.4	54.3	14.1%
5th Grade Science (Burke County Schools)	81.5	72.7	8.8%
5th Grade Science (North Carolina)	72.6	65.3	7.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	589	677	14.9%
African American	48	45	6.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	16	13	18.8%
Hispanic	263	307	16.7%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	231	246	6.5%
Two or More Races	29	64	120.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	83.7%	85.4%	1.7%

Schools Near Mountain View Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)						EOG Reading (2024)						EOG Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mountain View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	805 Bouchelle St	Morganton	28655	Burke County	Burke County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 437-1584	730	48	15.0	99.6%	249 (34.1%)	45 (6.2%)	338 (46.3%)	15 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	81 (11.1%)	34.7	1015^th of 1505 public elementary schools	32.6%		40.2	926^th of 1502 public elementary schools	38.3%	89	55.9	49.1	52.0				28.8	45.5	38.2				63.7		$9,734	$1,324	$8,410
Forest Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	304 Ann Street	Morganton	28655	Burke County	Burke County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 437-5906	291	21	14.1	99.0%	70 (24.1%)	22 (7.6%)	171 (58.8%)	14 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.8%)	22.3	1239^th of 1505 public elementary schools	17.7%		25.9	1155^th of 1502 public elementary schools	23.1%	84	41.5	30.4	50.0				29.3	37.0	42.1				55.3		$10,628	$1,562	$9,066
Hillcrest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	201 Tennessee Street	Morganton	28655	Burke County	Burke County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 437-4258	258	19	13.3	98.8%	39 (15.1%)	17 (6.6%)	185 (71.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.2%)	25.7	1184^th of 1505 public elementary schools	21.3%		22.2	1226^th of 1502 public elementary schools	18.4%	42	42.9	47.6	48.8				38.1	35.7	36.6				51.2		$11,197	$1,694	$9,503
New Dimensions	Public, Charter	K-8	550 Lenoir Road	Morganton	28655	Burke County	The New Dimensions School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(828) 437-5753	556	35	15.8		494 (88.8%)	20 (3.6%)	14 (2.5%)	6 (1.1%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.9%)	58.5	608^th of 1505 public elementary schools	59.6%		72.8	364^th of 1502 public elementary schools	75.8%	244	65.2	55.7	59.3	76.7	69.6	44.9	48.5	50.8	55.9	60.0	76.1	71.4	52.5	79.6
Oak Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2363 Nc 181	Morganton	28655	Burke County	Burke County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 433-1533	334	23	14.8	99.1%	201 (60.2%)	39 (11.7%)	31 (9.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	60 (18.0%)	26.7	1169^th of 1505 public elementary schools	22.3%		39.8	939^th of 1502 public elementary schools	37.5%	230	51.0	36.5	40.7				45.1	40.4	40.7				48.1		$9,195	$1,040	$8,155
Salem Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1329 Salem Road	Morganton	28655	Burke County	Burke County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 437-5901	436	29	15.2	99.3%	332 (76.1%)	1 (0.2%)	57 (13.1%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (8.7%)	73.5	352^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	76.6%		74.3	337^th of 1502 public elementary schools	77.6%	15	82.5	74.2	66.1				57.1	64.5	40.3				85.5		$9,182	$1,028	$8,153
Mull Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1140 Old NC 18 South	Morganton	28655	Burke County	Burke County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 437-5785	280	20	14.1	98.9%	204 (72.9%)	8 (2.9%)	35 (12.5%)	13 (4.6%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.4%)	78.5	272^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	81.9%		70.1	408^th of 1502 public elementary schools	72.8%	136	75.8	72.9	67.3				60.6	64.6	57.7				84.6		$11,063	$1,857	$9,205
W A Young Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	325 Conley Road	Morganton	28655	Burke County	Burke County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 584-0632	293	27	10.6	99.0%	225 (76.8%)	3 (1.0%)	18 (6.1%)	27 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.8%)	64.4	499^th of 1505 public elementary schools	66.8%		56.7	645^th of 1502 public elementary schools	57.1%	146	81.8	44.4	72.3				63.6	35.6	55.3				83.0		$10,309	$1,352	$8,957
Glen Alpine Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	302 London Street	Morganton	28655	Burke County	Burke County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 584-0661	305	22	14.1	99.0%	176 (57.7%)	19 (6.2%)	51 (16.7%)	19 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (13.1%)	52.6	706^th of 1505 public elementary schools	53.1%		65.7	491^st of 1502 public elementary schools	67.3%	215	78.6	51.9	63.6				42.9	46.2	45.5				68.2		$10,621	$1,368	$9,253
Drexel Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Alta Vista Street	Morganton	28655	Burke County	Burke County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 437-3160	478	32	15.0	99.4%	329 (68.8%)	22 (4.6%)	52 (10.9%)	30 (6.3%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	38 (7.9%)	66.1	473^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	68.6%		75.6	310^th of 1502 public elementary schools	79.4%	163	50.7	64.9	76.8				45.1	55.4	64.6				80.5		$9,435	$1,433	$8,002

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