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Mountain Vista Community School vs. Carmel Community School

Should you attend Mountain Vista Community School or Carmel Community 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.

School Overview

School
Mountain Vista Community School
2550 Dorset Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Carmel Community School
1700 South Chelton Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Mountain Vista Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Carmel Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 609 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mountain Vista Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 551 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Carmel Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Total Students
609 students
551 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mountain Vista Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Carmel Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
58% | 42%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mountain Vista Community School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Carmel Community School.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mountain Vista Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Carmel Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Vista Community School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Carmel Community School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#864 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
#1492 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mountain Vista Community 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 Carmel Community School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
9%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain Vista Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and Colorado 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 Carmel Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Top 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
29%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain Vista Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and Colorado 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 Carmel Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mountain Vista Community School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Carmel Community School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
63
30
Grade 1 Students
57
39
Grade 2 Students
63
47
Grade 3 Students
54
35
Grade 4 Students
53
37
Grade 5 Students
52
32
Grade 6 Students
98
98
Grade 7 Students
78
115
Grade 8 Students
91
118

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mountain Vista Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Carmel Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mountain Vista Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Carmel Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
57%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mountain Vista Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Carmel Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
14%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mountain Vista Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Carmel Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
18%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mountain Vista Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Carmel Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mountain Vista Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Carmel Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mountain Vista Community School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Carmel Community School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
86%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mountain Vista Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Carmel Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mountain Vista Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Carmel Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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