Mountain Village School

About Mountain Village School

Mountain Village School is a small, rural school located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. It serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade and is the only school in the area. The school is situated in a picturesque mountain valley and is surrounded by breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain range.
The school is a tight-knit community that prides itself on its small class sizes and individualized attention to each student. The teachers and staff are dedicated to providing a quality education and fostering a sense of community. The school has a strong focus on the arts, with a wide range of classes and activities available.
Mountain Village School is dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all students. The school has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and works to promote an atmosphere of respect and understanding.
The school is an integral part of the community and is actively involved in local events. The school also plays an important role in the preservation of the local environment and culture. Mountain Village School is a place where students can feel safe, supported, and inspired.

Address:	100 High School Rd Mountain Village, AK 99632
Phone:	(907) 591-2204
Site:	lysd.org/mountainvillage/
Grades:	PreK – 12
Enrollment:	216 students

Overview Mountain Village School

Mountain Village School serves 216 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Mountain Village School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Mountain Village School

Mountain Village School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Mountain Village School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.