Serving 781 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mariana Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 781 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mariana Academy serves the southern part of Apple Valley, CA, covering an area of approximately 146 square miles. The average drive to the school is typically between 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 13.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mariana Academy's student population of 781 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
781 students
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
School Rankings
Mariana Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mariana Academy is 0.53, 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
#8965 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
63%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
27%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mariana Academy's ranking?
Mariana Academy is ranked #8965 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mariana Academy often compared to?
Mariana Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Southern California Flex Academy, Granite Mountain Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mariana Academy?
781 students attend Mariana Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Mariana Academy students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mariana Academy?
Mariana Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mariana Academy offer ?
Mariana Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mariana Academy part of?
Mariana Academy is part of Apple Valley Unified School District.
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