Serving 538 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain 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 18% (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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain's student population of 538 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain 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 - Silver Mountain is 0.63, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#9403 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
53%
55%
Black
9%
5%
White
29%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain's ranking?
Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain is ranked #9403 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 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain?
The graduation rate of Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain is 70-74%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain?
538 students attend Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain?
Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain offer ?
Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain part of?
Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain is part of Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain School District.
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