Serving 178 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Mountain Vista Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Vista Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Mountain Vista Academy's student population of 178 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
Mountain Vista Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Vista Academy is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1908 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
37%
48%
Black
11%
6%
White
41%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Vista Academy's ranking?
Mountain Vista Academy is ranked #1908 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Vista Academy?
The graduation rate of Mountain Vista Academy is 80-84%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Mountain Vista Academy?
178 students attend Mountain Vista Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Mountain Vista Academy students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Vista Academy?
Mountain Vista Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mountain Vista Academy offer ?
Mountain Vista Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain Vista Academy part of?
Mountain Vista Academy is part of Florence Unified School District (4437).
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