Mount Vista’s public schools score below 57% of Washington districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 34% of Mount Vista’s students scored proficient, below the Washington average (40%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Mount Vista, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Washington, not nationally.
From Washington state tests taken in spring 2022, when 94% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Mount Vista’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 268 Washington towns with household incomes within a quarter of Mount Vista’s, its schools beat 31%, lower than their 43% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 48% of tested students were proficient in reading and 34% in math, against 53% and 40% statewide; 94% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
80% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Battle Ground spends $17,795 per student and Vancouver $18,926, against $18,444 across Washington (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
The Gardner School of Arts & Sciences (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Mount Vista’s grade
C+: better than 43% of Washington school districts, #197 of 285 Washington towns. Both inputs trail the Washington average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Mount Vista, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Mount Vista
Vancouver iTech Preparatory
Grades 6–12 · 600 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Vancouver
7th grade in Mount Vista
Vancouver iTech Preparatory
Grades 6–12 · 600 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Vancouver
8th grade in Mount Vista
Vancouver iTech Preparatory
Grades 6–12 · 600 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Vancouver
9th grade in Mount Vista
Vancouver iTech Preparatory
Grades 6–12 · 600 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Vancouver
10th grade in Mount Vista
Vancouver iTech Preparatory
Grades 6–12 · 600 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Vancouver
Mount Vista runs its own schools through grade 12 (Battle Ground School District). From grade PK, students attend the Vancouver Public Schools, shared with Vancouver. Its elementary school is in Yacolt. Parts of Mount Vista (18% of its land) are served by Ridgefield instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Mount Vista
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Mount Vista vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Washington towns that share Mount Vista’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Vista | C+ | Battle Ground PK–12 · Vancouver PK–12 |
Every school in Mount Vista
32 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Washington’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Mount Vista’s schools
Are Mount Vista’s schools good?
On Washington’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Mount Vista children attend score below 57% of Washington’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #197 of 285 Washington towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 31%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Mount Vista in?
Two districts: Battle Ground School District runs grades PK–12, and Vancouver Public Schools runs grades PK–12, shared with Vancouver.
What is Mount Vista’s graduation rate?
80% of the class of 2023 in Vancouver Public Schools graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington.
How much does Mount Vista spend per student?
$17,795 in Battle Ground School District and $18,926 in Vancouver Public Schools (FY2024), against $18,444 across Washington. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Mount Vista?
Yes: The Gardner School of Arts & Sciences (nonsectarian, grades K–6, 66 students).
Parents talk
What Mount Vista families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Mount Vista → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Washington. Stars are from neighbors.