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Mountain View Elementary School vs. North Side Elementary School

Should you attend Mountain View Elementary School or North Side Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Mountain View Elementary School
400 Gibbel Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
North Side Elementary School
4520 Devonshire Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 378 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 50-54% (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 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 705 students in grades Kindergarten-5, North Side 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 53% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
378 students
705 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mountain View Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Side Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mountain View Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Side Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mountain View Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Side Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Central Dauphin School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Side Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Central Dauphin School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1036 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#1024 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mountain View Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Side Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 30% in PA)
53%
(Top 30% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain View Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Central Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Side Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Central Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain View Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Central Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Side Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Central Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain View Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Central Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Side Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Central Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mountain View Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of North Side Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
58
108
Grade 1 Students
69
110
Grade 2 Students
56
105
Grade 3 Students
74
115
Grade 4 Students
54
139
Grade 5 Students
67
128

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mountain View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Central Dauphin School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Side Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Central Dauphin School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mountain View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Central Dauphin School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Side Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Central Dauphin School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
9%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mountain View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Central Dauphin School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Side Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Central Dauphin School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
63%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mountain View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Central Dauphin School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Side Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Central Dauphin School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mountain View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Central Dauphin School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Side Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Central Dauphin School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.57
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mountain View Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Central Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Side Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Central Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mountain View Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Central Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Side Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Central Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(17-18 School Year Data)
4%
(17-18 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mountain View Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Central Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Side Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Central Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
 
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