Enrollment
1,403
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mechanicsburg, PA
Mountain View Ms
Federal NCES profile for Mountain View Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420711004849
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain View Ms earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Mechanicsburg · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain View Ms has class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain View Ms ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Mechanicsburg, PA.
School address
District: Cumberland Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420711004849 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
89.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.5%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mountain View Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mountain View Ms
Mountain View Ms is a large middle school in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,403 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,403 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 170 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #157, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Asian (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 351 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Cumberland Valley Sd spends $13,743 per pupil, 24% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Mechanicsburg's middle schools, it stands alongside Mechanicsburg Ms (1,112 students): Mountain View Ms is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.8:1 vs 13.7:1).
Cumberland Valley Sd also operates Cumberland Valley Hs (3,163 students) and Eagle View Ms (1,111 students) alongside Mountain View Ms.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mountain View Ms compares
Mountain View Ms on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 60% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,403 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,403
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 84% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,743
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
97
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 57.6%
Asian 25.4%
African American 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Mountain View Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cumberland Valley Sd, which includes Mountain View Ms.
$13,743
Per student
-24%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.0%
State 20.9%
Federal 4.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mountain View Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Valley Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle View Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winding Creek El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shaull El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sporting Hill El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain View Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,163
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,055
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Mechanicsburg
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,403 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mountain View Ms
How many students attend Mountain View Ms?
Mountain View Ms has 1,403 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mechanicsburg, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Ms is 15.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountain View Ms?
23.5% of students at Mountain View Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain View Ms?
The largest demographic group at Mountain View Ms is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Mechanicsburg, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain View Ms?
Mountain View Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mountain View Ms rank among middle schools in Mechanicsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain View Ms ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Mechanicsburg, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Mechanicsburg on the city page.
Is Mountain View Ms a good school?
Mountain View Ms earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cumberland Valley Sd?
Besides Mountain View Ms, Cumberland Valley Sd also operates Cumberland Valley Hs (3,163 students), Eagle View Ms (1,111 students), and Winding Creek El Sch (1,055 students). See the Cumberland Valley Sd district page for the complete list.
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