Serving 233 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mojave River Academy - 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mojave River Academy - 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 Academy - Gold Canyon's student population of 233 students has grown by 109% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
233 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon is 0.34, 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
#8974 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
81%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 - Gold Canyon's ranking?
Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon is ranked #8974 out of 9,523 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon?
The graduation rate of Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon is 65-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon?
233 students attend Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon?
Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon offer ?
Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon part of?
Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon is part of Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon School District.
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