Mountainview Elementary School in Sylacauga, AL has an enrollment of 362 students in grades 5–6 with a student–teacher ratio not reported for recent years but historically around 18:1.
Math proficiency was 7% in 2023, which is lower than the state average of 30% and the district average of 25%, continuing a declining trend from a high of 71% in 2012.
Reading proficiency is 18% in 2022, lower than both the state and district averages of 47%, showing a significant decline since 2012 when proficiency was above 70%.
Science proficiency improved sharply from 5% in 2021 to 69% in 2022, which is higher than the state average of 38% and district average of 35%.
Enrollment and student demographics have remained stable with 59% White, 40% Black, and approximately 50% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating a consistent socioeconomic composition over recent years.
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Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
362 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
40%
32%
White
59%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked QuestionsÂé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½> How many students attend Mountainview Elementary School?
362 students attend Mountainview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Mountainview Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Mountainview Elementary School offer ?
Mountainview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Mountainview Elementary School part of?
Mountainview Elementary School is part of Sylacauga City School District.
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