Serving 195 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mountain Valley Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Mountain Valley Academy's student population of 195 students has declined by 12% 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
195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain Valley Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Valley 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
#1291 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
29%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
62%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
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 Mountain Valley Academy's ranking?
Mountain Valley Academy is ranked #1291 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mountain Valley Academy often compared to?
Mountain Valley Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Rio Seco Elementary School, Ramona Community Montessori, Barnett Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Valley Academy?
The graduation rate of Mountain Valley Academy is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mountain Valley Academy?
195 students attend Mountain Valley Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Mountain Valley Academy students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Valley Academy?
Mountain Valley Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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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