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Mojave Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,036 students in Mojave Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Mojave Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
3,036 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
134 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Mojave Unified School District, which is ranked #1881 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1874 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
29%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.63
# American Indian Students
12 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,463 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
48%
56%
# Black Students
900 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
30%
5%
# White Students
433 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
14%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
200 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
221
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
251
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
231
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
243
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
266
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
240
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
250
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
242
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
243
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
223
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
231
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
217
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
178
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,977 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,696 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,977
$19,801
Spending / Student
$13,696
$18,236
Best Mojave Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
California City High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8567 Raven Way
California City, CA 93505
(760) 373-5263
California City, CA 93505
(760) 373-5263
Grades: 9-12
| 654 students
Rank: #22.
Robert P. Ulrich Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9124 Catalpa Ave.
California City, CA 93505
(760) 373-4824
California City, CA 93505
(760) 373-4824
Grades: K-2
| 486 students
Rank: #33.
Hacienda Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19950 Hacienda Blvd.
California City, CA 93505
(760) 373-5824
California City, CA 93505
(760) 373-5824
Grades: 3-5
| 553 students
Rank: #44.
Mojave Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15800 O St.
Mojave, CA 93501
(661) 824-2456
Mojave, CA 93501
(661) 824-2456
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: #55.
California City Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9736 Redwood Blvd.
California City, CA 93505
(760) 373-3241
California City, CA 93505
(760) 373-3241
Grades: 6-8
| 547 students
Rank: #66.
Mojave Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15732 O St.
Mojave, CA 93501
(661) 824-4088
Mojave, CA 93501
(661) 824-4088
Grades: 6-12
| 383 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mojave Unified School District?
Mojave Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,036 students.
What is the rank of Mojave Unified School District?
Mojave Unified School District is ranked #1881 out of 1,939 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mojave Unified School District?
48% of Mojave Unified School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mojave Unified School District?
Mojave Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Mojave Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,696 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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