The District supports smart growth in our city, and the building of a community that allows our families and staff members to affordably live, work and thrive here in Mountain View.
The City of Mountain View has approved new development in areas such as North Bayshore, East Whisman, Terra Bella, and other projects throughout the city.
In 2023, it was estimated that up to 20,000 new residential units will be added in Mountain View in the next 10 to 15 years. Much of this growth will be in the northern portion of our district, as well as the El Camino corridor.
These exciting new developments, though, mean that MVWSD is facing the addition of approximately 3,430 K-8 students who are coming to schools that are not yet built. At a current land price of $12 million per acre, MVWSD has a billion dollar problem of how to acquire land and fund construction for these new schools.
MVWSD may need the equivalent of two new elementary schools plus additional seats for middle school students.
This presents some challenges for the District. Partnerships with City, the developers, and residents are the path forward to planning for the future.
· Existing Capacity. Predicted growth exceeds current school facility capacity
· Land is expensive and in high demand
· Construction. The cost of construction alone is estimated at $338-443 million.
· Traffic. The negative effect of additional traffic on our schools, staff, families and community.
MVWSD looks forward to working together to solve these community issues and dreaming of our schools of the future.
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MVWSD Growth White Paper Nov. 2021
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2014-15 Demographic Analysis
* Nov. 5, 2015 Enrollment Report to the Board
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Fall 2016 Enrollment Projections
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Fall 2017 Residential Research Summary
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September 7, 2017 Enrollment Report
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April 5, 2018 Enrollment Update
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October 2018 Enrollment Report to the Board
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May 30, 2019 Enrollment Update
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October 2019 Enrollment Update