Serving 182 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mountain Valley Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Valley Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Mountain Valley Academy's student population of 182 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
182 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain Valley Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Valley Academy is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1626 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
55%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Valley Academy's ranking?
Mountain Valley Academy is ranked #1626 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mountain Valley Academy often compared to?
Mountain Valley Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Rio Seco Elementary School, Barnett Elementary School, Ramona Community Montessori by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Valley Academy?
The graduation rate of Mountain Valley Academy is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mountain Valley Academy?
182 students attend Mountain Valley Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Mountain Valley Academy students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain Valley Academy?
Mountain Valley Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mountain Valley Academy offer ?
Mountain Valley Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Mountain Valley Academy part of?
Mountain Valley Academy is part of Ramona City Unified School District.
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