Serving 402 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mountain Oaks 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 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 50:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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: 402 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 50:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain Oaks's student population of 402 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain Oaks 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 Mountain Oaks is 0.45, 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
#5389 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
50:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
17%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
72%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Oaks's ranking?
Mountain Oaks is ranked #5389 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mountain Oaks often compared to?
Mountain Oaksis often viewed alongside schools like Calaveras High School, Calaveras County Special Education (Selpa) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Oaks?
The graduation rate of Mountain Oaks is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mountain Oaks?
402 students attend Mountain Oaks.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Mountain Oaks students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Oaks?
Mountain Oaks has a student ration of 50:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mountain Oaks offer ?
Mountain Oaks offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Mountain Oaks part of?
Mountain Oaks is part of Calaveras County Office Of Education School District.
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