Mountain Valley Academy

1010 Ramona St.
Ramona, CA 92065
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Top 20%
Serving 243 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 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥80% (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:

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School Overview

Mountain Valley Academy's student population of 243 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
243 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Mountain Valley Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Valley Academy is 0.52, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#528 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
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40-59%
34%
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≥80%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
26%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
64%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
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≥80%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #528 out of 3,649 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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% 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 84%.
How many students attend Mountain Valley Academy?
243 students attend Mountain Valley Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Mountain Valley Academy students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Valley Academy?
Mountain Valley Academy has a student ration of 22:1, 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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