Serving 189 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mojave River - Gold Canyon 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mojave River - Gold Canyon ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Mojave River - Gold Canyon's student population of 189 students has grown by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mojave River - Gold Canyon is 0.40, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
76%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
16%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mojave River - Gold Canyon?
The graduation rate of Mojave River - Gold Canyon is 50-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mojave River - Gold Canyon?
189 students attend Mojave River - Gold Canyon.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Mojave River - Gold Canyon students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mojave River - Gold Canyon?
Mojave River - Gold Canyon has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mojave River - Gold Canyon offer ?
Mojave River - Gold Canyon offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Mojave River - Gold Canyon part of?
Mojave River - Gold Canyon is part of Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon School District.
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