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Mountainview Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 760 students

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4 stars

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Posted July 31, 2012

Coming from an out-of-country secular private school system, I was concerned about the quality of education. I have been extremely pleased with my daughters first year at Mountainview. Her teacher provided her with tasks appropriate for her abilities (harder maths and reading). There is a healthy emphasis on diversity, respect and responsibility. Overall, a great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 9, 2010

Teachers are so cheerful and caring and I feel that it makes the kids feel good about being in school.


Posted July 27, 2009

The teachers and other staff at Mountainview has been amazing. My son received so much support and encouragement, not only from his teacher, but also from Mr. King. We will definately miss him! The only issue I have is that lunch hard on the younger kids...so noisy and rushed...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 24, 2009

We moved here 2 years ago from one of the top school districts in the country. I was surprised to find that my children were behind their classes here. Having moved here late during the school year, my children are in their third classrooms, meaning we have worked 6 homeroom teachers since we have been here. I have been extremely pleased with all of them. My children have very different needs from their teachers; however, both have been challenged and encouraged to do their best. Both are excelling. One is in the TAG program (Talented and Gifted), which has provided wonderful advanced-learning opportunities. This school has many children with learning disabilities. I am told that it offers a wonderful program for them, as well. The only reason I don't give this school 5 stars is due to building maintenance and cleanliness issues.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 5, 2006

I recently moved out of Mon County where my children did attend this school, one of my children was B.D. I must say that my experience with this school and there B.D. program was excellent. Rather than continually punishing my child for his disabilities they worked hard to find ways for him to outlet his problems. I am currently in another county in WV that is unwilling to work with my childs problems.
—Submitted by Jennifer Talkington, a parent


Posted November 21, 2005

This school is a nice facility but all the good teachers leave because of the inflexible principal! If your child is not having a good experience with a particular teacher, your child cannot switch to a different class....
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted May 24, 2005

Excellent school with caring, competent teachers. Parent involvement very high.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 24, 2005

An excellent, child-centered school. Children are treated with respect by caring and competent children. It's a beautiful facility and run very well.
—Submitted by an administrator


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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

The state average for Math was 45% in 2010.

115 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2010.

115 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

109 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
88%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 36% in 2010.

109 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
89%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 43% in 2010.

94 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2010.

94 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 35% in 2010.

93 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
79%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 36% in 2010.

92 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
79%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2010.

112 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 44% in 2010.

112 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

110 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
88%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 33% in 2010.

110 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
84%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

All Students45%
Female52%
Male39%
Black42%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Economically non-disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities53%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students52%
Female54%
Male51%
Black42%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Economically non-disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities62%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students47%
Female40%
Male53%
Black36%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White49%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Economically non-disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities53%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students45%
Female40%
Male49%
Black45%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Economically non-disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities28%
Students without disabilities48%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the West Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

All Students51%
Female48%
Male54%
Black43%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Economically non-disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities58%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students55%
Female63%
Male48%
Black57%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Economically non-disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities62%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students41%
Female38%
Male43%
Black36%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Economically non-disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities47%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students47%
Female45%
Male49%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Economically non-disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities53%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the West Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

All Students50%
Female52%
Male47%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Economically non-disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities22%
Students without disabilities55%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students60%
Female69%
Male49%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Economically non-disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students43%
Female42%
Male44%
Black29%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Economically non-disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities46%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students43%
Female43%
Male42%
Black14%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Economically non-disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities47%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the West Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 84% 93%
Black 11% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 1%
Hispanic 2% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 46%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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661 Greenbag Rd
Morgantown, WV 26505
Phone: (304) 291-9255

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