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Granite Mountain Charter vs. Mariana Academy

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School Overview

School
Granite Mountain Charter
8560 Aliento Rd.
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Mariana Academy
10601 Manhasset Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 3,942 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Granite Mountain Charter 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 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 761 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mariana Academy 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 9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-8
Total Students
3,942 students
761 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Granite Mountain Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mariana Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Granite Mountain Charter.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mariana Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
138 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Granite Mountain Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mariana Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
25:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Granite Mountain Charter with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Granite Mountain Charter School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mariana Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Apple Valley Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#4974 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#8965 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Granite Mountain Charter, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mariana Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
9%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Granite Mountain Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Granite Mountain Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mariana Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Apple Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
20%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Granite Mountain Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Granite Mountain Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mariana Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Apple Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
28%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Granite Mountain Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Granite Mountain Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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85-89%
(Top 50% in CA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Granite Mountain Charter with the average graduation rate observed in the Granite Mountain Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Granite Mountain Charter by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mariana Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
573
90
Grade 1 Students
330
78
Grade 2 Students
410
79
Grade 3 Students
368
72
Grade 4 Students
373
100
Grade 5 Students
338
74
Grade 6 Students
370
94
Grade 7 Students
296
75
Grade 8 Students
294
99
Grade 9 Students
182
-
Grade 10 Students
163
-
Grade 11 Students
132
-
Grade 12 Students
113
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mariana Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Apple Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
5%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Granite Mountain Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Granite Mountain Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mariana Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Apple Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
47%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Granite Mountain Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Granite Mountain Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mariana Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Apple Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Granite Mountain Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Granite Mountain Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mariana Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Apple Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
35%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Granite Mountain Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Granite Mountain Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mariana Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Apple Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Mariana Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Apple Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Two or more races
9%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Granite Mountain Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Granite Mountain Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mariana Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Apple Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.65
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Granite Mountain Charter, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Granite Mountain Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mariana Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Apple Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
76%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Granite Mountain Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Granite Mountain Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mariana Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Apple Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Granite Mountain Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Granite Mountain Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mariana Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Apple Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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