Mountain View Elementary School

2311 Lemar Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 185 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mountain View Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 185 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 50% in PA
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mountain View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Mountain View Elementary School's student population of 185 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
185 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Mountain View Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain View Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#905 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
55-59%
38%
55-59%
55%
80-89%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Black
n/a
14%
White
89%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.20
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mountain View Elementary School's ranking?
Mountain View Elementary School is ranked #905 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Mountain View Elementary School often compared to?
Mountain View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greencastle-antrim Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Mountain View Elementary School?
185 students attend Mountain View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mountain View Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain View Elementary School?
Mountain View Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mountain View Elementary School offer ?
Mountain View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mountain View Elementary School part of?
Mountain View Elementary School is part of Tuscarora School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 185 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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