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#4625 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 49% in state
Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain
School · Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain District
PO Box 454, Oro Grance, CA 92368
Enrollment
565
Student-Teacher
24.6:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
565
Student-Teacher
24.6:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#4,625 of 9,539
Academic growth
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain
School in Oro Grance · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain
Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain is a public school in Oro Grance, CA, part of Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain District. Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain serves approximately 565 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 24.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,625 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain show 2% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
- This school 6.4 · Average
- CA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain runs 24.6:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain — Students at Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
84.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.6/10.
How Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain Compares
See how Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
PO Box 454, Oro Grance, CA 92368
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain may also want to explore other schools in the area. Silver Valley Academy (rated 5.8/10, 9.5 miles away, in nearby Yermo), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Independence Charter Academy (rated 5.5/10, 18.9 miles away, in nearby Helendale), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Oro Grance, see our Oro Grance schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 20.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Barstow Fine Arts Academy Barstow | 0.6 mi | 5.5 |
| Henderson Elementary Barstow | 0.8 mi | 2.1 |
| Barstow STEM Academy Barstow | 1.3 mi | 2.9 |
| Barstow High Barstow | 1.5 mi | 4.3 |
| Central High (Continuation) Barstow | 1.7 mi | 5.0 |
| Amory Academic Academy Barstow | 1.9 mi | — |
| Crestline Elementary Barstow | 2.5 mi | 2.4 |
| Cameron Elementary Barstow | 2.4 mi | 2.4 |
| Barstow Junior High Barstow | 2.6 mi | 1.6 |
| Skyline North Elementary Barstow | 2.8 mi | 2.0 |
| Lenwood Elementary Barstow | 3.3 mi | 2.3 |
| Montara Elementary Barstow | 3.5 mi | 2.2 |
| Silver Valley High Yermo | 9.4 mi | 8.5 |
| Calico Continuation High Yermo | 9.5 mi | 6.1 |
| Silver Valley Academy Yermo | 9.5 mi | 5.8 |
| Yermo Elementary Yermo | 13.0 mi | 5.4 |
| Independence Charter Academy Helendale | 18.9 mi | 5.5 |
| Helendale Elementary Helendale | 18.9 mi | 6.4 |
| Riverview Middle Helendale | 20.4 mi | 6.4 |
| Academy of Careers and Exploration Helendale | 20.4 mi | 5.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92368 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$75,000
Median Home Value
$313,700
Median Rent
$1,212/mo
Population
925
College Educated
13.3%
Homeownership
58.1%
Poverty Rate
17.1%
Median Age
40.6
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|---|---|
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| STONE RIDGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Merced, CA | 6.5 |
| UNITED CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Rancho Cucamonga, CA | 6.5 |
| REDWOOD CHRISTIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL San Lorenzo, CA | 6.3 |
| Shadow Ridge Hesperia, CA | 6.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain
What grades does Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain serve?
Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain?
Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain has an enrollment of approximately 565 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain?
The student-teacher ratio at Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain is 24.6:1. 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 - Silver Mountain rank in CA?
Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain ranks #4,625 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain's MySchoolScout rating?
Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 - Silver Mountain?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain has 2% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain a charter school?
Yes, Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain 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 - Silver Mountain a Title I school?
No, Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain?
84.4% of students at Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 565
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 84.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (760) 245-3222
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
Resources & Links
District
Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain District- District Enrollment
- 565
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,400
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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