Mountain View Elementary School

Summary:

Mountain View Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, serving 211 students in grades K-5 as part of the Tuscarora School District.

Mountain View Elementary School consistently outperforms the Tuscarora School District and the state of Pennsylvania in academic assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, 64.3% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math and English Language Arts, compared to the district's 39.5% and 51.5%, and the state's 40.4% and 53% respectively. The school's PSSA Science proficiency rate for all grades was an impressive 89.3%, significantly higher than the district's 68.5% and the state's 65.8%. Mountain View's 3rd and 4th-grade PSSA scores are particularly noteworthy, with proficiency rates well above the district and state averages.

Despite having a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a high percentage of students from low-income families, Mountain View Elementary School has been able to provide an exceptional educational experience for its diverse student population. The school's low socioeconomic status (SES) students ranked 75 out of 1,432 Pennsylvania elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. When compared to other elementary schools in the Tuscarora School District and the nearby Chambersburg Area School District, Mountain View consistently outperforms its peers in academic proficiency across all subject areas.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2311 Lemar Rd
       Mercersburg, PA  17236-9616


(717) 328-2191

District: Tuscarora School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
429th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,156 Help


Students who attend Mountain View Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    James Buchanan Middle School
High:    James Buchanan High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  193

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.1%
Two or more races:
6.2%
Hispanic:
4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Mountain View Elementary School ranks better than 71.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Tuscarora School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.45. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Mountain View Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Tuscarora School District. Racial makeup is: White (89.1%), two or more races (6.2%), Hispanic (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% 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 Elementary School is 12.3, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Tuscarora School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mountain View Elementary School is $5,156, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Tuscarora School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mountain View Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain View Elementary School 429th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Mountain View Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Tuscarora School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tuscarora School District 334th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mountain View Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mountain View Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 29.59 1004th 1302 22.9%
2004 59.38 622nd 1308 52.4%
2005 71.06 382nd 1299 70.6%
2006 57.81 771st 1545 50.1%
2007 46.70 1017th 1555 34.6%
2008 48.34 1014th 1551 34.6%
2009 41.52 1130th 1549 27.0%
2010 35.51 1235th 1579 21.8%
2011 39.16 1211th 1597 24.2%
2012 50.25 1044th 1599 34.7%
2013 70.27 489th 1519 67.8%
2014 61.78 704th 1467 52.0%
2015 69.97 474th 1474 67.8%
2016 73.94 407th 1554 73.8%
2017 59.85 742nd 1547 52.0%
2018 68.15 557th 1530 63.6%
2019 73.86 426th 1544 72.4%
2021 66.17 508th 1433 64.5%
2022 64.62 599th 1534 61.0%
2023 66.10 571st 1534 62.8%
2024 73.45 429th 1526 71.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mountain View Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.82 298th 1414 78.9%
2024 88.38 75th 1432 94.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Mountain View Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 55.88 750th 1488 49.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Mountain View Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 83.00 209th 1495 86.0%
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Rank History for White students at Mountain View Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.01 671st 1236 45.7%
2024 57.15 528th 1229 57.0%
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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 Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 293 3 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1989 289 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1990 267 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1991 259 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1992 294 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1993 276 7 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1994 264 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1995 237 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1996 237 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1997 247 7 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1998 258 11 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 275
1999 252 7 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 263
2000 225 8 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 237
2001 240 9 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 253
2002 222 6 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2003 222 6 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2004 222 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 224
2005 241 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 242
2006 259 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2007 258 4 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 266
2008 256 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2009 239 2 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 247
2010 233 1 1 2 2 n/a n/a 1 240
2011 223 1 0 4 1 1 2 0 232
2012 294 5 0 5 2 1 0 0 307
2013 278 5 0 5 1 1 4 0 294
2014 282 3 0 5 1 1 5 0 297
2015 273 3 0 7 1 0 9 0 293
2016 268 2 0 3 1 0 8 0 282
2017 263 0 0 2 0 1 8 0 274
2018 248 0 0 6 0 1 9 0 264
2019 245 0 0 8 0 1 7 0 261
2020 239 0 0 5 0 1 8 0 253
2021 216 1 0 6 1 1 6 0 231
2022 203 2 0 8 0 1 9 0 223
2023 197 0 0 5 0 0 9 0 211
2024 172 0 0 9 0 0 12 0 193

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 300 16.2 18.5 n/a
1989 291 16.2 17.9 n/a
1990 267 16.2 16.4 0
1991 261 16.5 15.8 n/a
1992 294 14.0 21.0 n/a
1993 286 15.5 18.5 n/a
1994 270 14.0 19.3 n/a
1995 241 13.0 18.5 n/a
1996 241 13.0 18.5 n/a
1997 263 13.0 20.2 n/a
1998 275 13.0 21.2 n/a
1999 263 13.0 20.2 n/a
2000 237 12.0 19.8 30
2001 253 11.0 23.0 26.5
2002 231 14.6 15.8 30.7
2003 231 14.6 15.8 30.7
2004 224 14.6 15.3 31.7
2005 242 15.1 16.0 29.3
2006 261 16.0 16.3 24.9
2007 266 17.5 15.2 26.7
2008 261 16.4 15.9 29.9
2009 247 17.8 13.8 30.4
2010 240 16.9 14.1 34.7
2011 232 15.8 14.6 31
2012 307 15.4 19.9 41
2013 294 15.6 18.8 40.5
2014 297 15.7 18.8 43.4
2015 293 16.0 18.3 48.8
2016 282 14.0 20.1 48.9
2017 274 13.5 20.2 48.9
2018 264 15.6 16.8 54.5
2019 261 14.6 17.8 50.2
2020 253 15.1 16.7 50.2
2021 231 15.1 15.2 52.8
2022 223 14.2 15.7 48.9
2023 211 13.7 15.4 100
2024 193 15.6 12.3 100

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 300 16.2 18.5 n/a
1989 291 16.2 17.9 n/a
1990 267 16.2 16.4 0
1991 261 16.5 15.8 n/a
1992 294 14.0 21.0 n/a
1993 286 15.5 18.5 n/a
1994 270 14.0 19.3 n/a
1995 241 13.0 18.5 n/a
1996 241 13.0 18.5 n/a
1997 263 13.0 20.2 n/a
1998 275 13.0 21.2 n/a
1999 263 13.0 20.2 n/a
2000 237 12.0 19.8 30
2001 253 11.0 23.0 26.5
2002 231 14.6 15.8 30.7
2003 231 14.6 15.8 30.7
2004 224 14.6 15.3 31.7
2005 242 15.1 16.0 29.3
2006 261 16.0 16.3 24.9
2007 266 17.5 15.2 26.7
2008 261 16.4 15.9 29.9
2009 247 17.8 13.8 30.4
2010 240 16.9 14.1 34.7
2011 232 15.8 14.6 31
2012 307 15.4 19.9 41
2013 294 15.6 18.8 40.5
2014 297 15.7 18.8 43.4
2015 293 16.0 18.3 48.8
2016 282 14.0 20.1 48.9
2017 274 13.5 20.2 48.9
2018 264 15.6 16.8 54.5
2019 261 14.6 17.8 50.2
2020 253 15.1 16.7 50.2
2021 231 15.1 15.2 52.8
2022 223 14.2 15.7 48.9
2023 211 13.7 15.4 100
2024 193 15.6 12.3 100

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 Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $652 (5.0%) $12,356 (95.0%) $13,008
2020 $630 (4.7%) $12,678 (95.3%) $13,307
2021 $1,255 (9.4%) $12,150 (90.6%) $13,405
2022 $349 (6.8%) $4,807 (93.2%) $5,156

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mountain View Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 426th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 571st of 1534 Elementary schools
 9.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Mountain View Elementary School)74.476.6
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mountain View Elementary School)72.170
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Mountain View Elementary School)79.343.5
 35.8%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Mountain View Elementary School)93.180.4
 12.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain View Elementary School)79.352.2
 27.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Mountain View Elementary School)5065.1
 15.1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain View Elementary School)64.655.8
 8.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Mountain View Elementary School)65.959.6
 6.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Mountain View Elementary School)93.180.4
 12.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mountain View Elementary School)70.858
 12.8%
   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 Students261211
 19.2%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic85
 37.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White245197
 19.6%
Two or More Races79
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.2%100%
 49.8%


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Students at Mountain View Elementary School are 89% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 193 students attended Mountain View Elementary School.

Students who attend Mountain View Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : James Buchanan Middle School
High : James Buchanan High School

Mountain View Elementary School ranks 429th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 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 Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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