Mountainview Elementary School

There is a huge parent involvement at Mountainview. The music and P.E. departments are great. The school has either been recognized or exemplary for years. The teachers are the best in Waco ISD. They care about each and every student as an individual. They learn what each one needs and how to best help that child. There is a special learning class, which is self contained. Overall Mountainview is wonderful.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted January 19, 2006

My child went to this school for her kindergarten thru part of her second grade years. She really enjoyed it very much. The quality of education was awesome. She advanced in everything she did, due to the teachers being so helpful. The only reason she was taken out of the school was becasue we moved to a different city. Now that we are ack in Waco, she is attending a different elementary school for third grade. She frequently asks when she can go back to Mountainview, but we live in a different area now. I am going to try to ask for a transfer for this next year. I believe my children will do very good in this school. And now she has a younger brother who will be in first grade next year.
—Submitted by Mrs. Rodriguez, a parent

Posted November 29, 2005

Under difficult circumstances I ended up with 3 grandkids to raise. The 2 oldest are in Elementary school and I signed them up at Mountainview based on residence. Everyone that I came in contact with at Mountainview were wonderful. They helped me enroll the children even though I had none of their records, shot records, etc. They understood the situation and came to my rescue. The children came to me with little usable clothing. The nurse sparked the interest and concern of others at the school and we ended up with enough clothing for the children. They helped me with food until I was able to get assistance to help me. They pulled strings and was able to get one of the kids in to see a dentist to correct a problem that was severe. I am not easily impressed, but this school impresses me.
—Submitted by linda hill, a parent

Posted August 18, 2005

Mountainview is awsome and has a great principle and staff!
—Submitted by an administrator

Posted September 5, 2004

Excellent teachers and support staff, PTA and parental envolvement, outstanding library, and programs such as gifted and talented, music, accelerated reading, and morally strong students.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted August 26, 2003

I think that this school is by far the best there is in an elem. school. All the teachers are great. Mrs.Tipton is a wonderful teacher and Mr.Vasek is an great principal.
—Submitted by a parent

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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

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Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

74 students were tested at this school in 2011.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

72 students were tested at this school in 2011.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

71 students were tested at this school in 2011.

Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

72 students were tested at this school in 2011.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students	82%
Female	85%
Male	78%
Black or African American	57%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	75%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	n/a
Not special education	82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	43%
Proficient in English	86%
Migrant	n/a
Non-migrant	82%
Gifted/talented	100%

Reading

All Students	81%
Female	87%
Male	74%
Black or African American	62%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	71%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	n/a
Not special education	81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	57%
Proficient in English	84%
Migrant	n/a
Non-migrant	81%
Gifted/talented	100%

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students	99%
Female	98%
Male	100%
Black or African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	97%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	n/a
Not special education	99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	100%
Proficient in English	98%
Migrant	n/a
Non-migrant	99%
Gifted/talented	100%

Reading

All Students	100%
Female	100%
Male	100%
Black or African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	n/a
Not special education	100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	100%
Proficient in English	100%
Migrant	n/a
Non-migrant	100%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing

All Students	99%
Female	98%
Male	100%
Black or African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	98%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	n/a
Not special education	100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	100%
Proficient in English	98%
Migrant	n/a
Non-migrant	99%
Gifted/talented	100%

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students	n/a
Female	n/a
Male	n/a
Black or African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Special education	n/a
Not special education	n/a
Limited English proficient (LEP)	n/a
Proficient in English	n/a
Migrant	n/a
Non-migrant	n/a
Gifted/talented	n/a

Reading

All Students	n/a
Female	n/a
Male	n/a
Black or African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Special education	n/a
Not special education	n/a
Limited English proficient (LEP)	n/a
Proficient in English	n/a
Migrant	n/a
Non-migrant	n/a
Gifted/talented	n/a

Science

All Students	n/a
Female	n/a
Male	n/a
Black or African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Special education	n/a
Not special education	n/a
Limited English proficient (LEP)	n/a
Proficient in English	n/a
Migrant	n/a
Non-migrant	n/a
Gifted/talented	n/a

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

Source: Texas Education Agency

In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Recognized".
In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Recognized".

About the tests

Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.