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#5368 of 9,539 schools in CA
Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon
School · Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon District · Oro Grande, CA
A charter school in Oro Grande, CA where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 454, Oro Grande, CA 92368
- Math 1% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 54.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 14% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low231/100K
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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
$75,000
Median home value
$313,700
Median rent
$1,212/mo
College educated
13.3%
Homeownership
58.1%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92368; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,444NCES 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.
Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon is listed in Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon
Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon is a public school in Oro Grande, CA, part of Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon District, serving approximately 233 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,368 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon
What grades does Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon serve?
Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon?
Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon has an enrollment of approximately 233 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon?
The student-teacher ratio at Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon rank in CA?
Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon ranks #5,368 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon's MySchoolScout rating?
Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon 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 Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon a charter school?
Yes, Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon a Title I school?
No, Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon?
89.3% of students at Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon 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
- 233
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.9%
- Phone
- (760) 245-3222
- 4-Year Graduation
- 54.5%
- Area population (ZIP 92368)
- 925
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 92368; 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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