Very Good
#3551 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 37% in state
Mountain Valley Academy
School · Ramona City Unified · Ramona, CA
A Ramona City Unified school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1010 Ramona St., Ramona, CA 92065
- Math 45% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs CA 48% (2024)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mountain Valley Academy score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2020, to 56% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (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 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mountain Valley Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low114/100K
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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
$120,550
Median home value
$731,500
Median rent
$1,889/mo
College educated
29.5%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92065; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Ramona City Unified
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #2 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,657NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mountain Valley Academy is listed in Ramona City Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mountain Valley Academy
Mountain Valley Academy is a public school in Ramona, CA, part of Ramona City Unified, serving approximately 195 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,551 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountain Valley Academy
What grades does Mountain Valley Academy serve?
Mountain Valley Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Mountain Valley Academy?
Mountain Valley Academy has an enrollment of approximately 195 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Valley Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Valley Academy is 21.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mountain Valley Academy rank in CA?
Mountain Valley Academy ranks #3,551 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mountain Valley Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountain Valley Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Valley Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain Valley Academy has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mountain Valley Academy a charter school?
No, Mountain Valley Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mountain Valley Academy a Title I school?
No, Mountain Valley Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mountain Valley Academy?
45.1% of students at Mountain Valley 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 195
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.1%
- Phone
- (760) 787-3600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 92065)
- 37,397
- Area average commute
- 35 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 92065; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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