Mountain View High

Summary:

Mountain View High is a public high school located in Centreville, Virginia, serving grades 9-12 with a relatively small student population of 127 as of the 2022-2023 school year. Despite its high per-student spending, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Virginia high schools and struggles with low academic performance, particularly for its Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) student populations.

Mountain View High's academic performance is significantly lower than the Fairfax County Public Schools district and the state of Virginia averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 34.78% of 11th-grade students at Mountain View High were proficient or better in SOL English Reading, compared to 89.13% in Fairfax County and 86.45% in Virginia. The school also ranks 187 out of 233 Virginia high schools for Hispanic students and 87 out of 122 for ELL students, indicating significant performance gaps for these subgroups.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Mountain View High, 73.2% in the 2021-2022 school year, suggests a concentration of economically disadvantaged students. This, coupled with the school's declining academic performance and inability to close achievement gaps despite high per-student spending, raises concerns about educational equity. The school's struggles are in contrast to the strong performance of nearby schools like Fairfax High, Freedom High, and Unity Reed High, which are part of the Fairfax County Public Schools and Prince William County Public Schools districts.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 5775 Spindle Ct
       Centreville, VA  20121-2497


(703) 227-2316

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
300th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $37,075 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  5.8 Help
Number of students:  127

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
76.4%
White:
7.9%
Asian:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mountain View High ranks worse than 91.2% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 27th among 28 ranked high schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.99. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mountain View High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 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 View High has the largest high school student body size in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mountain View High is $37,075, which is the highest among 28 high schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mountain View High:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain View High 300th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Mountain View High in the ranking list.)

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Fairfax County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfax County Public Schools 41st of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mountain View High

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Rank History for all students at Mountain View High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 42.65 205th 308 33.4%
2006 39.63 221st 314 29.6%
2007 62.82 75th 313 76.0%
2008 69.85 43rd 316 86.4%
2009 61.27 90th 313 71.2%
2010 80.14 7th 317 97.8%
2011 73.06 36th 320 88.8%
2012 65.04 61st 321 81.0%
2013 52.76 133rd 321 58.6%
2014 42.42 195th 322 39.4%
2015 26.08 284th 322 11.8%
2016 22.59 292nd 321 9.0%
2017 24.96 287th 324 11.4%
2018 3.58 323rd 326 0.9%
2019 14.55 315th 327 3.7%
2021 3.40 322nd 327 1.5%
2022 8.24 318th 325 2.2%
2024 25.99 300th 329 8.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mountain View High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 39.60 87th 122 28.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mountain View High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 33.17 187th 233 19.7%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mountain View High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 133 37 29 61 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1998 162 34 30 69 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1999 211 38 41 66 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2000 179 26 54 63 1 n/a n/a -4 319
2001 162 22 49 62 1 n/a n/a 0 296
2002 107 29 58 205 2 n/a n/a 2 403
2003 107 29 58 205 2 n/a n/a 2 403
2004 91 23 40 198 1 n/a n/a 7 360
2005 102 27 54 190 2 n/a n/a 3 378
2006 96 22 40 109 1 n/a n/a 5 273
2007 67 21 35 82 1 n/a n/a 3 209
2008 61 24 26 85 1 n/a n/a 7 204
2009 81 26 26 97 0 n/a n/a 8 238
2010 64 19 27 102 0 n/a n/a 5 217
2011 75 33 28 115 2 1 5 0 259
2012 64 24 26 119 0 1 5 0 239
2013 56 25 19 128 0 1 5 0 234
2014 32 29 31 135 0 0 4 0 231
2015 40 29 31 118 0 1 7 0 226
2016 40 31 27 141 0 0 3 0 242
2017 28 25 23 155 0 0 2 0 233
2018 37 42 21 179 1 0 6 0 286
2019 25 32 19 156 2 0 4 0 238
2020 38 25 32 156 0 0 5 0 256
2021 13 16 17 88 0 0 4 0 138
2022 20 11 16 106 0 0 0 0 153
2023 10 9 10 97 0 0 1 0 127

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 High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 260 n/a 0.0 9.6
1998 295 n/a 0.0 10.5
1999 356 22.0 16.2 20.8
2000 319 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 296 27.0 11.0 n/a
2002 403 39.3 10.3 n/a
2003 403 39.3 10.3 n/a
2004 360 39.0 9.2 9.6
2005 378 38.0 9.9 9.3
2006 273 45.0 6.1 11.6
2007 209 38.9 5.4 16.5
2008 204 25.7 7.9 14.2
2009 238 25.0 9.5 19.1
2010 217 24.6 8.8 24.5
2011 259 29.0 8.9 24.7
2012 239 30.6 7.7 33.1
2013 234 28.9 8.0 29.1
2014 231 29.2 7.9 37.7
2015 226 27.0 8.3 45.1
2016 242 27.0 8.9 33.1
2017 233 24.6 9.4 44.6
2018 286 22.2 12.8 43.4
2019 238 26.3 9.0 41.2
2020 256 24.2 10.5 43.8
2021 138 23.9 5.7 n/a
2022 153 24.9 6.1 73.2
2023 127 21.7 5.8 n/a

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 High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 260 n/a 0.0 9.6
1998 295 n/a 0.0 10.5
1999 356 22.0 16.2 20.8
2000 319 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 296 27.0 11.0 n/a
2002 403 39.3 10.3 n/a
2003 403 39.3 10.3 n/a
2004 360 39.0 9.2 9.6
2005 378 38.0 9.9 9.3
2006 273 45.0 6.1 11.6
2007 209 38.9 5.4 16.5
2008 204 25.7 7.9 14.2
2009 238 25.0 9.5 19.1
2010 217 24.6 8.8 24.5
2011 259 29.0 8.9 24.7
2012 239 30.6 7.7 33.1
2013 234 28.9 8.0 29.1
2014 231 29.2 7.9 37.7
2015 226 27.0 8.3 45.1
2016 242 27.0 8.9 33.1
2017 233 24.6 9.4 44.6
2018 286 22.2 12.8 43.4
2019 238 26.3 9.0 41.2
2020 256 24.2 10.5 43.8
2021 138 23.9 5.7 n/a
2022 153 24.9 6.1 73.2
2023 127 21.7 5.8 n/a

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 High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $744 (3.1%) $23,453 (96.9%) $24,197
2020 $599 (2.5%) $23,050 (97.5%) $23,649
2021 $1,043 (2.8%) $36,032 (97.2%) $37,075

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mountain View High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 315th of 327 High schoolsRanks 318th of 325 High schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Mountain View High)515
 46%
   End of Course Writing (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378
 5%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Algebra I (Mountain View High)9176
 15%
   End of Course Algebra I (Fairfax County Public Schools)8986
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Earth Science (Mountain View High)4230
 12%
   End of Course Earth Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)5735
 22%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Mountain View High)5326
 27%
   End of Course English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8687
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students238127
 46.6%
African American329
 71.9%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian1910
 47.4%
Hispanic15697
 37.8%
Pacific Islander00
White2510
 60%
Two or More Races41
 75%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain View High

In the 2022-23 school year, 127 students attended Mountain View High.

Mountain View High ranks in the bottom 8.8% of Virginia high schools.

Students at Mountain View High are 76% Hispanic, 8% White, 8% Asian, 7% African American.


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

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