Serving 754 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mojave River Academy - Oro Grande 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 2% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 754 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mojave River Academy - Oro Grande ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mojave River Academy - Oro Grande's student population of 754 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
754 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Mojave River Academy - Oro Grande ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mojave River Academy - Oro Grande is 0.49, 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
#9033 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
69%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
19%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mojave River Academy - Oro Grande's ranking?
Mojave River Academy - Oro Grande is ranked #9033 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mojave River Academy - Oro Grande?
The graduation rate of Mojave River Academy - Oro Grande is 85%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mojave River Academy - Oro Grande?
754 students attend Mojave River Academy - Oro Grande.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Mojave River Academy - Oro Grande students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mojave River Academy - Oro Grande?
Mojave River Academy - Oro Grande has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mojave River Academy - Oro Grande offer ?
Mojave River Academy - Oro Grande offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Mojave River Academy - Oro Grande part of?
Mojave River Academy - Oro Grande is part of Mojave River Academy - Oro Grande School District.
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