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Mountain View School

Summary:

Mountain View School is a high-performing public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Mendham, New Jersey, with a student population of 229. The school is part of the Mendham Township School District, which is ranked 27th out of 615 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mountain View School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in New Jersey, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 17th out of 748 schools in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts (70.4% to 98.3% across grades), Mathematics (35.5% to 90.2% across grades), and Algebra I/Geometry (88.9% to 100%). While the school's science proficiency rates are lower than its ELA and math scores, they still outperform the state averages. Mountain View School also maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate and a favorable student-to-teacher ratio, contributing to a positive learning environment.

Compared to nearby schools like Dover Middle School, Lincoln/Roosevelt School, and Eisenhower Middle School, Mountain View School significantly outperforms them in academic achievement. The school's student demographics, with a high percentage of white students and a low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, differ from some of the more diverse and economically disadvantaged nearby schools. While Mountain View School's overall performance is exceptional, potential areas for improvement include 8th grade mathematics and science proficiency rates, as well as exploring ways to better serve economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 100 Dean Road
       Mendham, NJ  07945-1626

(973) 543-7075

District: Mendham Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
17th of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,123 Help


Students who attend Mountain View School usually attend:

High:    West Morris Mendham High School

Feeder schools for Mountain View School:

Elementary:    Hilltop School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.3 Help
Number of students:  229

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.0%
Hispanic:
7.4%
Two or more races:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  3.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mountain View School ranks better than 97.7% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.66. (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 Racial makeup is: White (86%), Hispanic (7.4%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 3.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mountain View School is 8.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mountain View School is $12,123.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mountain View School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain View School 17th of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Mountain View School in the ranking list.)

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Mendham Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mendham Borough School District 27th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mountain View School

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Rank History for all students at Mountain View School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 90.23 4th 574 99.3%
2004 87.57 27th 588 95.4%
2005 89.38 10th 599 98.3%
2006 88.63 12th 615 98.0%
2007 83.35 56th 631 91.1%
2008 86.87 26th 640 95.9%
2009 88.26 14th 664 97.9%
2010 90.37 5th 677 99.3%
2011 88.46 16th 684 97.7%
2012 88.79 20th 677 97.0%
2013 90.43 11th 704 98.4%
2014 88.26 19th 717 97.4%
2015 76.63 131st 713 81.6%
2016 71.47 179th 713 74.9%
2017 85.34 69th 712 90.3%
2018 82.36 93rd 716 87.0%
2019 82.01 103rd 745 86.2%
2021 94.66 24th 652 96.3%
2022 94.30 19th 745 97.4%
2023 93.66 17th 748 97.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mountain View School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 96.83 6th 535 98.9%
2023 53.96 175th 505 65.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Mountain View School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.93 41st 680 94.0%
2019 91.72 28th 703 96.0%
2021 95.78 15th 625 97.6%
2022 97.25 7th 726 99.0%
2023 96.72 9th 720 98.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Mountain View School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.66 58th 675 91.4%
2019 88.58 64th 697 90.8%
2021 91.42 39th 635 93.9%
2022 96.50 14th 730 98.1%
2023 93.46 28th 718 96.1%
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Rank History for White students at Mountain View School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.96 45th 497 90.9%
2019 87.49 34th 504 93.3%
2021 90.54 18th 435 95.9%
2022 96.49 13th 512 97.5%
2023 94.45 9th 509 98.2%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey 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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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mountain View School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 253 2 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 262
1989 256 2 4 3 2 n/a n/a 0 267
1990 230 1 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1991 237 0 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1992 239 1 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1993 251 1 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1994 239 1 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1995 232 1 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1996 232 1 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1998 257 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1999 287 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2000 283 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2001 326 0 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2002 258 0 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2003 258 0 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2004 287 1 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2005 299 2 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2006 281 2 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2007 325 1 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2008 298 0 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2009 295 0 7 8 2 0 0 0 312
2010 309 0 8 9 2 0 0 0 328
2011 302 0 11 8 2 0 0 0 323
2012 288 0 16 10 1 0 0 0 315
2013 290 0 16 11 0 0 0 0 317
2014 285 0 14 6 0 0 4 0 309
2015 275 0 12 4 0 0 1 0 292
2016 279 0 8 4 0 0 1 0 292
2017 240 0 9 4 0 0 3 0 256
2018 234 3 8 6 0 0 6 0 257
2019 225 2 7 5 0 0 10 0 249
2020 205 2 10 13 0 0 9 0 239
2021 207 2 11 14 0 0 7 0 241
2022 192 0 11 13 1 0 9 0 226
2023 197 0 7 17 0 0 8 0 229

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 262 22.0 11.9 n/a
1989 267 25.0 10.6 n/a
1990 242 24.0 10.0 0.8
1991 246 21.0 11.7 0
1992 250 23.0 10.8 n/a
1993 265 27.6 9.6 0
1994 252 27.6 9.1 2
1995 241 27.6 8.7 n/a
1996 241 27.6 8.7 n/a
1998 263 27.6 9.5 1.1
1999 292 27.6 10.6 1.4
2000 287 26.8 10.7 0.3
2001 332 27.1 12.3 1.2
2002 265 25.0 10.6 0
2003 265 25.0 10.6 0
2004 298 26.2 11.4 0.7
2005 311 26.8 11.6 n/a
2006 289 26.8 10.8 1
2007 334 28.0 11.9 n/a
2008 311 21.0 14.8 1.6
2009 312 29.7 9.4 1
2010 328 27.0 12.1 1.5
2011 323 28.1 11.4 0.9
2012 315 30.1 10.4 1.9
2013 317 28.5 11.1 2.2
2014 309 28.9 10.6 2.9
2015 292 28.0 10.4 2.1
2016 292 28.0 10.4 2.4
2017 256 28.3 9.0 2.7
2018 257 27.1 9.4 3.5
2019 249 28.5 8.7 2.8
2020 239 29.5 8.1 2.9
2021 241 29.3 8.2 2.1
2022 226 28.3 7.9 1.8
2023 229 27.4 8.3 3.1

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 262 22.0 11.9 n/a
1989 267 25.0 10.6 n/a
1990 242 24.0 10.0 0.8
1991 246 21.0 11.7 0
1992 250 23.0 10.8 n/a
1993 265 27.6 9.6 0
1994 252 27.6 9.1 2
1995 241 27.6 8.7 n/a
1996 241 27.6 8.7 n/a
1998 263 27.6 9.5 1.1
1999 292 27.6 10.6 1.4
2000 287 26.8 10.7 0.3
2001 332 27.1 12.3 1.2
2002 265 25.0 10.6 0
2003 265 25.0 10.6 0
2004 298 26.2 11.4 0.7
2005 311 26.8 11.6 n/a
2006 289 26.8 10.8 1
2007 334 28.0 11.9 n/a
2008 311 21.0 14.8 1.6
2009 312 29.7 9.4 1
2010 328 27.0 12.1 1.5
2011 323 28.1 11.4 0.9
2012 315 30.1 10.4 1.9
2013 317 28.5 11.1 2.2
2014 309 28.9 10.6 2.9
2015 292 28.0 10.4 2.1
2016 292 28.0 10.4 2.4
2017 256 28.3 9.0 2.7
2018 257 27.1 9.4 3.5
2019 249 28.5 8.7 2.8
2020 239 29.5 8.1 2.9
2021 241 29.3 8.2 2.1
2022 226 28.3 7.9 1.8
2023 229 27.4 8.3 3.1

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 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $118 (1.0%) $12,005 (99.0%) $12,123

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mountain View School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 103rd of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 17th of 748 Middle schools
 11.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain View School)87.370.4
 16.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mendham Borough School District)87.370.4
 16.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mountain View School)85.561.4
 24.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mendham Borough School District)85.561.4
 24.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain View School)9289.7
 2.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mendham Borough School District)9289.7
 2.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mountain View School)83.688.7
 5.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mendham Borough School District)83.688.7
 5.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain View School)92.398.3
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mendham Borough School District)92.398.3
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mountain View School)7590.2
 15.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mendham Borough School District)7590.2
 15.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain View School)78.679.7
 1.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mendham Borough School District)78.679.7
 1.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Algebra I (Mountain View School)72.388.9
 16.6%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Mendham Borough School District)72.388.9
 16.6%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
8th Grade Geometry (Mountain View School)10090.9
 9.1%
   8th Grade Geometry (Mendham Borough School District)10090.9
 9.1%
   8th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)93.480.8
 12.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Mountain View School)75.391.1
 15.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mendham Borough School District)75.391.1
 15.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Mountain View School)10090.9
 9.1%
   End of Course Geometry (Mendham Borough School District)10090.9
 9.1%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students249229
 8%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian77
Hispanic517
 240%
Pacific Islander00
White225197
 12.4%
Two or More Races108
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients2.8%3.1%
 0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain View School

Students who attend Mountain View School usually go on to attend West Morris Mendham High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 229 students attended Mountain View School.

Yes! Mountain View School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 17th of 748 New Jersey middle schools.

Students at Mountain View School are 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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