Mountain View Elementary School
Haymarket, VA 20169
Phone: (703) 754-4161
Fax: (703) 754-8416
District: Prince William County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 420 students
Mountain View Elementary School, a public school located in Haymarket, VA, serves grades PK-5 in the Prince William County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Mountain View Elementary School is a public school located in Haymarket, VA. 420 students attend Mountain View Elementary School.
School Ratings
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| Test Scores | 8/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning data from Virginia Department of Education, and using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course data from Virginia Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 9/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Virginia Department of Education. |
Posted: September 4, 2022
When my grandson was sent to this school its because he had emotional issues from a Chromosome malfunction.
He eventually was tested and we PAID for that with an outside testing facility.
He ultimately was put in special education.
This experience has left him permanently traumatized and he still talks about it to this day.
This school had a padded room for emotional behavior issues. If a child goes into a meltdown ( as these children do through no fault of their own) they were held either in a vice sort of grip or locked in a padded room.
Looking back we now know we should have put him in a school better educated and equipped to handle children such as my grandson. It all started in kindergarten when we realized something wasn't as it should be. He will NEVER EVER RECOVER HOW HE WAS TREATED HERE.
NONE OF THE TEACHERS THERE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION ACTUALLY KNEW WHAT THEY WERE DOING.
This cause PTSD on top of his overloaded anxiety he suffered from
No, Go to a school for its specialty of taking care of children with special needs. Public schools are a failure where mental and emotional stability needs are concerned.
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Posted: June 24, 2022
Mountain View is the very best! The teachers are awesome and the low teacher turnover rate speaks volumes. They are experienced, knowledgeable and fun. My children have all had great experiences in each grade level, love the school and are challenged. I have a child with an IEP and one in gifted so I understand how well the school communicates and differentiates. We truly feel like we hit the jackpot with this school!
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Posted: August 27, 2019
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There is a lot of intentionality at the school. It reassures me that students are being treated as individuals with unique needs and strengths
Posted: May 12, 2019
I believe Mountain View is a wonderful school.
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Posted: May 10, 2019
Our fourth daughter is starting at Mountain View and our oldest is graduating this year. Weve loved it since the beginning!! They have successfully prepared our girls to move on to middle school and we love all the staff there too.
Posted: May 10, 2019
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They don't give out too much homework. Reading is always required. Extra practice is occasionally assigned. Online help is always available through IXL. Take home projects are limited.
Posted: May 10, 2019
The teachers are creative in applying different teaching strategies for different learning styles.
Posted: May 10, 2019
They award the students with Cougar Character tickets and always encourage and teach positive character traits.
Posted: May 10, 2019
The leaders are kind, smart, sincere in their work, and motivated.
Posted: May 10, 2019
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Posted: May 10, 2019
We recently moved into the state and left behind a very competitive magnet school that was ranked 10/10 on this website. Finding a place to live based on schools is tough, especially if you're 600 miles away. I must say that I'm incredibly proud to have my kids at Mountain View Elementary. The teachers, staff, and administration are kind, welcoming, and smart teachers! Both of my kids have thoroughly enjoyed their classes, the school activities, friendships, and have made great achievements this school year. I'm thankful we settled into this school district.
Posted: May 10, 2019
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All three of my children have been through and were thoroughly prepared for middle school. Great experience!!
Posted: May 10, 2019
Posted: May 9, 2019
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Principal and teachers care for students well being. Excellent counselor!
Posted: May 9, 2019
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Definitely a 10! Principal Ms. Harrison is the best!
Posted: May 9, 2019
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Amazing! The staff and administrators have been nothing but helpful at every turn.
Posted: May 9, 2019
They promote a strong anti bullying agenda
Posted: May 9, 2019
We have loved everything about Mountainview in our 5 years there.
Posted: May 9, 2019
It has only been assigned when actually needed
Posted: May 9, 2019
We have loved every teacher both of our children have had.
Posted: May 9, 2019
Both of our children have grown exponentially while at MVES
Posted: May 9, 2019
Absolutely no complaints with the administration to date
Posted: May 9, 2019
They have a multitude of resources at their disposal
Posted: May 9, 2019
We love Mountain View! My son has grown and learned so much since going here.
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My daughter has been at MVES for 4 years now. The teachers are fantastic and the school is wonderful!
Posted: May 8, 2019
I believe the amount of homework sent home is the appropriate for their grade level.
Posted: May 8, 2019
My experience with my kids teachers have been very positive. The teachers here at the school go above and beyond what is expected. I find that majority of the teachers here love being there and enjoy teaching their students.
Posted: May 8, 2019
MVES has a no bullying policy that is taken extremely serious.
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I have currently a 2nd and 3rd grader both have been going to MVES since they started K. So far our experience has been positive and have enjoyed all of our teacher thus far.
Posted: May 8, 2019
The administration allows the teachers to teach and not worry about admin work - so there is more time in the classroom to teach. Less need for homework when the teachers are allowed to teach!
Posted: May 8, 2019
They really do care about each student and do all they can to teach to how the child learns
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Absolutely love this school! Ive had three children attend MVES!
Posted: June 7, 2017
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Posted: June 7, 2017
I feel for the previous reviewers that rated this school less than stellar based on students with different learning abilities. In my experience the school has been incredible, I have gone through two IEP processes with the school and every single member there had the absolute best interest at heart for my children. They explained all of the steps, have provided incredible resources to aid us as parents, and have placed an emphasis on setting up my children for success. We left another school in the same area, and by comparison this school is the absolute best elementary school for any student in this area. I encourage anyone reading this to go into the school and meet the staff. You will know right away that this is a fantastic school for any child.
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Posted: November 17, 2014
From what I read this school is only fine for the typical student, and if your child learns differently at all it is not recommended. I have 2 kids in the school, both with different educational needs, and both excelling. My oldest, although brilliant, is borderline autistic and moderately hyperactive. She has been put in situations every year which have helped her to excel. My youngest had behavioral issues, and was deficient in reading. He is now reading on grade level with improved behavior thanks to the hard work of the staff. (they both have a strong support system at home) Great school. Don't believe anyone that says differently.
Posted: July 20, 2014
Mountain View Elementary is a great school. My son has attended Mountain View for 2 years and loves this school. He is not the type of student who can just sit still and listen all day - his teachers have really worked with him and he is now a confident 5th grader. He wakes up in the morning looking forward to school! The teachers I have encountered are creative and like what they do. Parents are welcome and can volunteer in a variety of ways.
Posted: February 23, 2014
I have two children that have attended this school. It was fine (I stress fine) for my first child because all the scores were high, but my second child has struggled. The school does not offer extra help for these children and seems to just be interested in their material for high test scores. They do no communicate well with the parents nor do they seem to care about the child's self esteem and overall creativity. The school is very boring for innovative and active children. If your child can sit in his/her seat all day, never talk, and still understand the material, this school might be okay for them as far as grades. But for children that are Kinesthetic learners, this will most likely NOT be the school to attend. Parents that have children with good grades do not understand the emotional development their child is missing. Overall, I am very disappointed with Mountain View and moving my child to a different school. The principle spits out robotic jargon and doesn't seem to want/invite real parent involvement or address concerns appropriately.
Posted: November 3, 2013
We have two children enrolled at Mountain View Elementary and we could not be happier with the school environment, teachers and staff. The principal, Mrs. Shrecker is wonderful and responded almost immediatly after contacting her about a concern I had with my son. She took quick action to rectify and did an amazing job of working with my son, the teacher and myself to be sure things were smoothed out and corrected. My kids love Mountain View and I have never been disappointed with any of the teachers.
Posted: August 16, 2012
Agree with a previous post, if your child has special needs and does not fit into a certain "box", this is not the school (or county for that matter) for your child. Very disappointed with our entire experience in PWC and their views on how children with special needs should be educated-moved from the county for better opportunities and a more child focused education. PWC is concerned with test scores, funding and social status-not children. If you have special needs, check THOROUGHLY into how they plan to place your child even though they claim to try to integrate everyone mainstream.
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