Mountain View Middle School

Summary:

Mountain View Middle School is a high-performing public middle school in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, serving 1,378 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Cumberland Valley School District, which is ranked 89 out of 610 school districts in the state.

Mountain View Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Pennsylvania, ranking 42nd out of 891 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's exceptional academic performance is evident in its students' significantly higher proficiency rates on PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests compared to state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 77.2% of Mountain View Middle School students were proficient or better in PSSA/English Language Arts, compared to 74.4% in the Cumberland Valley School District and 53% statewide.

Mountain View Middle School's strong performance extends across diverse student subgroups, including female students, male students, African American students, and white students, all of which rank in the top 57 or better out of their respective peer groups in Pennsylvania. The school's performance for English Language Learner (ELL) students is particularly noteworthy, ranking 1st out of 143 Pennsylvania middle schools in the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, Mountain View Middle School has consistently low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 1.6% over the past few years, which are significantly lower than the state and district averages. With its exceptional academic achievements, focus on equity and inclusion, and commitment to providing a high-quality education for all students, Mountain View Middle School stands out as a model institution in the region.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 30 Bali Hai Rd
       Mechanicsburg, PA  17050


(717) 761-1865

District: Cumberland Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
42nd of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,061 Help


Students who attend Mountain View Middle School usually attend:

High:    Cumberland Valley High School

Feeder schools for Mountain View Middle School:

Elementary:    Hampden Elementary School
    Shaull Elementary School
    Sporting Hill Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  1,387

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.4%
Asian:
24.0%
Hispanic:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.6% Help


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Compare Details Mountain View Middle School ranks better than 95.3% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.97. (See more...)
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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 Racial makeup is: White (57.4%), Asian (24%), Hispanic (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mountain View Middle School is 14.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mountain View Middle School is $13,061.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mountain View Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain View Middle School 42nd of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Mountain View Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Cumberland Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cumberland Valley School District 89th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mountain View Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Mountain View Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 90.61 35th 643 94.6%
2004 90.81 32nd 663 95.2%
2005 92.58 22nd 687 96.8%
2006 85.45 51st 736 93.1%
2007 85.44 43rd 749 94.3%
2008 88.04 31st 753 95.9%
2009 87.82 27th 770 96.5%
2010 84.54 61st 805 92.4%
2011 82.32 88th 825 89.3%
2012 82.36 88th 834 89.4%
2013 83.87 66th 758 91.3%
2014 85.29 52nd 728 92.9%
2015 92.49 32nd 835 96.2%
2016 91.73 38th 870 95.6%
2017 88.79 68th 877 92.2%
2018 92.00 32nd 861 96.3%
2019 88.85 67th 891 92.5%
2021 89.83 48th 797 94.0%
2022 92.90 37th 883 95.8%
2023 92.66 41st 893 95.4%
2024 92.97 42nd 891 95.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mountain View Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.76 25th 187 86.6%
2024 86.99 25th 199 87.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mountain View Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 97.16 1st 143 99.3%
2024 61.60 31st 150 79.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mountain View Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.58 94th 874 89.2%
2024 79.38 108th 877 87.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Mountain View Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 92.77 36th 860 95.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mountain View Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.13 151st 660 77.1%
2024 73.64 104th 672 84.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Mountain View Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 90.80 57th 870 93.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Mountain View Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.19 47th 144 67.4%
2024 71.99 47th 145 67.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Mountain View Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.69 21st 421 95.0%
2024 94.77 15th 408 96.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mountain View Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.86 38th 362 89.5%
2024 78.28 48th 362 86.7%
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Rank History for White students at Mountain View Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.64 57th 681 91.6%
2024 88.57 47th 673 93.0%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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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Enrollment information for Mountain View Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 703 5 35 2 0 n/a n/a 0 745
1989 714 9 39 3 0 n/a n/a 0 765
1990 717 8 37 3 0 n/a n/a 0 765
1991 724 10 21 5 0 n/a n/a 0 760
1992 749 7 33 9 0 n/a n/a 0 798
1993 749 7 43 6 0 n/a n/a 0 805
1994 768 7 28 6 9 n/a n/a 0 818
1995 800 2 45 9 0 n/a n/a 0 856
1996 800 2 45 9 0 n/a n/a 0 856
1997 859 5 42 13 0 n/a n/a 0 919
1998 833 7 45 9 1 n/a n/a 0 895
1999 821 8 49 11 1 n/a n/a 0 890
2000 802 8 53 8 4 n/a n/a 0 875
2001 766 7 49 12 3 n/a n/a 0 837
2002 802 8 51 12 1 n/a n/a 0 874
2003 802 8 51 12 1 n/a n/a 0 874
2004 810 11 50 10 1 n/a n/a 0 882
2005 761 13 55 12 5 n/a n/a 0 846
2006 754 17 43 21 4 n/a n/a 0 839
2007 698 23 54 17 4 n/a n/a 0 796
2008 766 28 60 11 3 n/a n/a 0 868
2009 753 31 93 8 2 n/a n/a 0 887
2010 772 29 103 14 2 n/a n/a 0 920
2011 738 30 103 24 6 0 17 0 918
2012 778 24 106 32 4 0 20 0 964
2013 797 20 131 32 3 0 24 0 1007
2014 784 15 142 46 0 0 27 0 1014
2015 782 10 130 41 4 1 34 0 1002
2016 769 16 144 49 5 1 43 0 1027
2017 788 24 174 57 4 0 45 0 1092
2018 804 33 219 53 4 0 45 0 1158
2019 838 44 213 63 4 0 59 0 1221
2020 886 55 231 68 8 0 63 0 1311
2021 911 53 249 77 7 0 70 0 1367
2022 842 54 267 92 8 2 83 0 1348
2023 822 66 295 94 6 1 94 0 1378
2024 796 83 333 93 5 1 76 0 1387

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 745 48.5 15.3 n/a
1989 765 49.5 15.4 n/a
1990 765 49.5 15.4 0
1991 760 49.5 15.3 n/a
1992 798 49.5 16.1 n/a
1993 805 44.5 18.1 n/a
1994 818 45.6 17.9 n/a
1995 856 46.6 18.4 n/a
1996 856 46.6 18.4 n/a
1997 919 47.6 19.3 n/a
1998 895 49.6 18.0 n/a
1999 890 53.6 16.6 n/a
2000 875 54.6 16.0 5.3
2001 837 54.0 15.5 4.9
2002 874 56.3 15.5 5.5
2003 874 56.3 15.5 5.5
2004 882 55.0 16.0 6.2
2005 846 53.2 15.9 5.7
2006 839 51.9 16.2 5.4
2007 796 54.6 14.6 6
2008 868 56.2 15.4 7.7
2009 887 62.1 14.3 8.1
2010 920 62.2 14.7 8.3
2011 918 59.1 15.5 9.5
2012 964 61.6 15.6 9.5
2013 1007 61.1 16.4 11
2014 1014 60.6 16.7 11.3
2015 1002 61.0 16.4 12.9
2016 1027 62.0 16.5 14.9
2017 1092 63.4 17.2 16.2
2018 1158 72.0 16.0 16.5
2019 1221 71.6 17.0 19.2
2020 1311 71.6 18.2 21.2
2021 1367 74.6 18.3 20.8
2022 1348 86.0 15.6 20
2023 1378 89.3 15.4 26.5
2024 1387 92.5 14.9 28.6

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 745 48.5 15.3 n/a
1989 765 49.5 15.4 n/a
1990 765 49.5 15.4 0
1991 760 49.5 15.3 n/a
1992 798 49.5 16.1 n/a
1993 805 44.5 18.1 n/a
1994 818 45.6 17.9 n/a
1995 856 46.6 18.4 n/a
1996 856 46.6 18.4 n/a
1997 919 47.6 19.3 n/a
1998 895 49.6 18.0 n/a
1999 890 53.6 16.6 n/a
2000 875 54.6 16.0 5.3
2001 837 54.0 15.5 4.9
2002 874 56.3 15.5 5.5
2003 874 56.3 15.5 5.5
2004 882 55.0 16.0 6.2
2005 846 53.2 15.9 5.7
2006 839 51.9 16.2 5.4
2007 796 54.6 14.6 6
2008 868 56.2 15.4 7.7
2009 887 62.1 14.3 8.1
2010 920 62.2 14.7 8.3
2011 918 59.1 15.5 9.5
2012 964 61.6 15.6 9.5
2013 1007 61.1 16.4 11
2014 1014 60.6 16.7 11.3
2015 1002 61.0 16.4 12.9
2016 1027 62.0 16.5 14.9
2017 1092 63.4 17.2 16.2
2018 1158 72.0 16.0 16.5
2019 1221 71.6 17.0 19.2
2020 1311 71.6 18.2 21.2
2021 1367 74.6 18.3 20.8
2022 1348 86.0 15.6 20
2023 1378 89.3 15.4 26.5
2024 1387 92.5 14.9 28.6

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 Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $11,441 (100.0%) $11,441
2020 $00 (0.0%) $11,656 (100.0%) $11,656
2021 $00 (0.0%) $11,886 (100.0%) $11,886
2022 $00 (0.0%) $13,061 (100.0%) $13,061

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mountain View Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 67th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 41st of 893 Middle schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Mountain View Middle School)57.963.6
 5.7%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain View Middle School)80.379.1
 1.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Mountain View Middle School)65.258.6
 6.6%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain View Middle School)80.379.3
 1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Mountain View Middle School)54.552.3
 2.2%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Mountain View Middle School)79.180.8
 1.7%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain View Middle School)77.674.2
 3.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Mountain View Middle School)5958.3
 0.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Mountain View Middle School)79.180.8
 1.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mountain View Middle School)79.477.5
 1.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12211378
 12.9%
African American4466
 50%
American Indian46
 50%
Asian213295
 38.5%
Hispanic6394
 49.2%
Pacific Islander01
White838822
 1.9%
Two or More Races5994
 59.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.2%26.5%
 7.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain View Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,387 students attended Mountain View Middle School.

Yes! Mountain View Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 42nd of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools.

Students who attend Mountain View Middle School usually go on to attend Cumberland Valley High School

Students at Mountain View Middle School are 57% White, 24% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races.


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