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#8698 of 9,539 schools in CA

Mojave Elementary

Elementary School · Mojave Unified · Mojave, CA

A Mojave Unified elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

15800 O St., Mojave, CA 93501

  • Math 6% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 7% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.2Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency7.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-39.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-35.4 pts
Overall Proficiency7% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-16.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
Resources & Environment1.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.7:1
District spending per student$16,357
Chronic Absenteeism86.3%

Students at Mojave Elementary score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency6%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency7%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 7% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
33%
ELA
32%
2010
Math
33%
ELA
24%
2011
Math
26%
ELA
24%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
21%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
6%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
7%
2016
Math
9%
ELA
14%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
6%
ELA
15%
2024
Math
6%
ELA
7%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

90.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Mojave Elementary 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,155/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$55,372

Median home value

$183,400

Median rent

$1,175/mo

College educated

6.9%

Homeownership

45.3%

Poverty rate

22.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in Mojave Unified

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hacienda ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.33–5Not available483Compare →
Robert P. Ulrich ElementaryEnrollment path unverified1.9K–2Not available496Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Mojave Unified

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$16,357NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
33.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mojave Elementary is listed in Mojave Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mojave Elementary

Mojave Elementary is a public elementary school in Mojave, CA, part of Mojave Unified, serving approximately 386 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #8,698 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mojave Elementary

What grades does Mojave Elementary serve?

Mojave Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Mojave Elementary?

Mojave Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 386 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mojave Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Mojave Elementary is 22.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mojave Elementary rank in CA?

Mojave Elementary ranks #8,698 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Mojave Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Mojave Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Mojave Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mojave Elementary has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Mojave Elementary a charter school?

No, Mojave Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mojave Elementary a Title I school?

No, Mojave Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mojave Elementary?

90.9% of students at Mojave Elementary 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 – 5th
Enrollment
386
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Kern County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
86.3%
Area population (ZIP 93501)
5,944
Area average commute
34.4 min
Area median age
37.4
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 93501; 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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