Mountain Valley Academy

1010 Ramona St.
Ramona, CA 92065

Rating

Top 20%

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Mountain Valley Academy serves 247 students in grades Kindergarten-12.

Mountain Valley Academy placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 247 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥80% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mountain Valley Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Mountain Valley Academy's student population of 247 students has grown by 15% over five school years.

The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Total Students

247 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Mountain Valley Academy is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Mountain Valley Academy is 0.39, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#528 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-59%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

≥80%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

25:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

18%

56%

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Black

White

76%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.39

0.63

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Graduation Rate

≥90%

85%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

21%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Ramona City Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mountain Valley Academy's ranking?

Mountain Valley Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).

What schools are Mountain Valley Academy often compared to?

Mountain Valley Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Rio Seco Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Mountain Valley Academy?

The graduation rate of Mountain Valley Academy is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Mountain Valley Academy?

247 students attend Mountain Valley Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

76% of Mountain Valley Academy students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Valley Academy?

Mountain Valley Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Mountain Valley Academy offer ?

Mountain Valley Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12

What school district is Mountain Valley Academy part of?

Mountain Valley Academy is part of Ramona City Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 247 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥80% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education