Mountain View Middle School

I'm a parent of a 3.85 GPA student. MVMS is safe and clean. Most kids attending are middle/upper middle class and prepared to learn. The problem is w/administration, starting at the top. My one/only interaction w/the principal was down right rude. At first I thought she had mistaken me for someone she knew by her actions when in fact having never met/spoke to her. I didn't even know she was the principal until I asked her who she was after she made a snide/unprofessional comment within the first 10 secs. of meeting. She, along with many teachers are quick to mention they have 900 students to deal with. Really, most professionals are in the same boast, we get it, don't use it as a crutch. Also, many teachers are quick to point out that class work/communications are available online (this phrase is used as though it's their collective first line of "defense"). However, good luck sorting through all the different online classroom page layouts and getting access to online progress updates. Not an easy endeavor. Parents need concise, uniformed data. We know of a number of kids who have transferred out due to staff indifference. Overall, OK school but warrants 3 stars realistically.
—Submitted by a parent

I moved here from Dallas, Texas and went to eagle ridge. I didn't like eagle ridge because they have a bad academic and discipline program so I transferred to mountain view and it's the closest middle school in rio rancho, new Mexico to Texas. It's great! I get challenged in academics and the discipline system actually makes sense!

I go here, and it's OK. It's a little stressing, and the teachers are pretty good for the most part, but there is a lot of homework
—Submitted by a student

its great lurning,fun and you make great friends.
—Submitted by a student

This a great school for our kids and the teachers are great
—Submitted by a parent

This school is diamond. However, there is no variety in elective classes and the lunch has no nutrition. Mostly of all students are not learning as much as they should and lesson plans are not creative.
—Submitted by a student

its a good school but they need less homework.
—Submitted by a parent

This School is two hard on kids, espesily the P.E. Their is two much kids making fun of others. They Shouldnt have Dress Code, thats two hard on the kids, let them have a little space! The Princabal does nothing about these problems. The Teachers are two mean to students and really strict. The buses are not safe! Take My Advice and make your school better please!
—Submitted by Briana W, a former student

My daughter,my baby girl has attend this school since last year.We moved her out of a private school to MVMS. She has been very happy with MVMS. She has made wonderful friends, MVMS has excellent teachers. Last year my daughter's math and reading teachers gave her a goal and she achieved it. MVMS has a wonderful staff, I want to Thank Lori Sanchez the counselor. For her support and encouragement and for making our family so welcomed into this school. I Thank GOD for blessing us with this wonderful school.
—Submitted by a parent

MVMS might be good for regular education, but special ed teachers there have low expectations. Very antiquated ideas of socialization, and a deep denial of any issues that would tarnish their their National Award for Excellence which was about 6 years ago. We are moving to be able to go to another school.
—Submitted by a parent

My child attended MVMS last school year (05/06) and had such a wonderful year!! Her team teachers made the year exciting for her while pushing her to reach her personal and academic goals. She came home almost every day with good stories about class time. After 5 years of needing special attention in grade school, she achieved honor role grades all four quarters last year at MVMS. I attribute that to her teachers who made learning a creative challenge. We love MVMS!!!
—Submitted by a parent

As a long-distance dad I commend Mtn. View Middle School (my son's school) for doing so well with him and being so supportive of my desire to be informed and involved as a parent. This includes the office, teaching, and counseling professionals. I highly recommend this school.
—Submitted by Bill Hubbard, a parent