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#5384 of 9,539 schools in CA
Mountain Home Charter (alternative)
Elementary School · Mountain Home Charter (alternative) District · Oakhurst, CA
A charter elementary school in Oakhurst, CA where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
41267 Highway 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644
- Math 28% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 26.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mountain Home Charter (alternative) score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 36% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mountain Home Charter (alternative) 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated839/100K
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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
$75,241
Median home value
$378,000
Median rent
$1,301/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93644; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakhurst ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Yosemite Falls Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 33 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mountain Home Charter (alternative) District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,393NCES 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.
Mountain Home Charter (alternative) is listed in Mountain Home Charter (Alternative) District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mountain Home Charter (alternative)
Mountain Home Charter (alternative) is a public elementary school in Oakhurst, CA, part of Mountain Home Charter (alternative) District, serving approximately 214 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 26.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,384 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountain Home Charter (alternative)
What grades does Mountain Home Charter (alternative) serve?
Mountain Home Charter (alternative) serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Mountain Home Charter (alternative)?
Mountain Home Charter (alternative) has an enrollment of approximately 214 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Home Charter (alternative)?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Home Charter (alternative) is 26.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mountain Home Charter (alternative) rank in CA?
Mountain Home Charter (alternative) ranks #5,384 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mountain Home Charter (alternative)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Mountain Home Charter (alternative) 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 Mountain Home Charter (alternative)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain Home Charter (alternative) has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Mountain Home Charter (alternative) a charter school?
Yes, Mountain Home Charter (alternative) is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Mountain Home Charter (alternative) a Title I school?
No, Mountain Home Charter (alternative) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mountain Home Charter (alternative)?
39.3% of students at Mountain Home Charter (alternative) 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 214
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Madera County
- Phone
- (559) 642-1422
- Area population (ZIP 93644)
- 6,490
- Area median age
- 58.1
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 93644; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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