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#5408 of 9,539 schools in CA
Coral Mountain Academy
Elementary School · Coachella Valley Unified · Coachella, CA
A Coachella Valley Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
51-375 Van Buren St., Coachella, CA 92236
- Math 24% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Coral Mountain Academy score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Coral Mountain Academy 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,849/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Coachella), 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
$67,235
Median home value
$342,500
Median rent
$1,113/mo
College educated
5.7%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92236; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imagine Schools Riverside CountyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 1,330 | Compare → |
| Peter Pendleton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 479 | Compare → |
| Cesar Chavez ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 672 | Compare → |
| Palm View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 532 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Coachella Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #6 of 21
- District spending per student
- $21,412NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Coral Mountain Academy is listed in Coachella Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Coral Mountain Academy
Coral Mountain Academy is a public elementary school in Coachella, CA, part of Coachella Valley Unified, serving approximately 826 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,408 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Coral Mountain Academy
What grades does Coral Mountain Academy serve?
Coral Mountain Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Coral Mountain Academy?
Coral Mountain Academy has an enrollment of approximately 826 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coral Mountain Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Coral Mountain Academy is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Coral Mountain Academy rank in CA?
Coral Mountain Academy ranks #5,408 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Coral Mountain Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Coral Mountain Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Coral Mountain Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Coral Mountain Academy has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Coral Mountain Academy a charter school?
No, Coral Mountain Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Coral Mountain Academy a Title I school?
No, Coral Mountain Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Coral Mountain Academy?
83.7% of students at Coral Mountain Academy 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 826
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.7%
- Phone
- (760) 398-3525
- Area population (ZIP 92236)
- 42,884
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 92236; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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