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#4245 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 45% in state
Academy for Academic Excellence
School · Academy for Academic Excellence District · Apple Valley, CA
A charter school in Apple Valley, CA where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
17500 Mana Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92307
- Math 41% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Academy for Academic Excellence score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 49% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Academy for Academic Excellence sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,137/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Apple Valley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,715
Median home value
$396,900
Median rent
$1,379/mo
College educated
22%
Homeownership
70.2%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92307; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Apple Valley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 129 | Compare → |
| Mojave River Academy - Route 66Charter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 448 | Compare → |
| Bible Baptist Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 54 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Academy for Academic Excellence District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,910NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Academy for Academic Excellence is listed in Academy for Academic Excellence District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academy for Academic Excellence
Academy for Academic Excellence is a public school in Apple Valley, CA, part of Academy for Academic Excellence District, serving approximately 1,496 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,245 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy for Academic Excellence
What grades does Academy for Academic Excellence serve?
Academy for Academic Excellence serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Academy for Academic Excellence?
Academy for Academic Excellence has an enrollment of approximately 1,496 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for Academic Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy for Academic Excellence is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Academy for Academic Excellence rank in CA?
Academy for Academic Excellence ranks #4,245 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Academy for Academic Excellence's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy for Academic Excellence has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Academy for Academic Excellence?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy for Academic Excellence has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Academy for Academic Excellence a charter school?
Yes, Academy for Academic Excellence is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Academy for Academic Excellence a Title I school?
No, Academy for Academic Excellence is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academy for Academic Excellence?
39.7% of students at Academy for Academic Excellence qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,496
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (760) 946-5414
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 92307)
- 40,666
- Area average commute
- 41.1 min
- Area median age
- 35
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92307; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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