Mountain Valley Academy
- Mountain Valley Academy serves 214 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Mountain Valley Academy's student population of 214 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 214 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mountain Valley Academy's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mountain Valley Academy is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #322 out of 9,595 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 83% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ramona City Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Mountain Valley Academy is Ramona High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Olive Peirce Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ramona Community Montessori (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ramona Ramona Community Montessori Alternative School
Grades: K-6 | 243 students
0.1 miles
1010 Ramona St.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760)787-3600 0.1 K-6 243 - Ramona Olive Peirce Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 798 students
0.5 miles
1521 Hanson Ln.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760)787-2400 0.5 7-8 798 - Ramona Ramona High School Grades: 9-12 | 1574 students
0.6 miles
1401 Hanson Ln.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760)787-4000 0.6 9-12 1574 - Ramona Hanson Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 545 students
0.9 miles
2520 Boundary Ave.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760)787-2100 0.9 K-6 545 - Ramona Future Bound Independent Study Secondary Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 35 students
1.2 miles
720 Ninth St.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760)787-2068 1.2 7-12 35
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