Mojave River Academy - National Trails

Summary:

Mojave River Academy - National Trails is an alternative public charter school located in Colton, CA that serves grades KG-12, with an enrollment of 655 students. The school faces significant challenges, including low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and underperformance on standardized tests compared to state averages.

Mojave River Academy - National Trails had a 70.6% four-year graduation rate in 2022-2023, which is much lower than the state average of 85.0%. The school also had a high dropout rate of 28.9% in 2022-2023, far exceeding the state average. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 9.3% in 2022-2023 was higher than the state average. Academically, the school consistently underperforms the state average on Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST exams across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 29.76% of 11th graders proficient or better in ELA and 2.99% proficient or better in Math, compared to state averages of 55.73% and 27.9%, respectively.

When compared to nearby schools, Redlands eAcademy, a virtual public school, outperforms Mojave River Academy - National Trails on most academic metrics, including graduation rates, test scores, and chronic absenteeism. Similarly, Vista Norte Public Charter, another alternative public charter school, has significantly higher graduation rates and lower dropout rates compared to Mojave River Academy - National Trails. The high percentage of students (78.32% in 2022-2023) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch at Mojave River Academy - National Trails suggests that the school serves a predominantly low-income population, which may contribute to the academic challenges the school faces.

Helpful?    

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 851 South Mt. Vernon
       Colton, CA  92324-3923


(760) 245-3222

District: Mojave River Academy - National Trails District

SchoolDigger Rank:
5762nd of 5,862 California Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  24.9 Help
Number of students:  695

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
75.7%
White:
13.7%
Two or more races:
5.2%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.7% Help


 See top rated California elementary schools

 Compare Mojave River Academy - National Trails to nearby alternative schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Mojave River Academy - National Trails ranks worse than 98.3% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.03. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details Mojave River Academy - National Trails ranks worse than 97.3% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.36. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details Mojave River Academy - National Trails ranks worse than 79.4% of high schools in California. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.92. (See more...)
Help
The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mojave River Academy - National Trails who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Help
The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mojave River Academy - National Trails:

SchoolDigger ranks Mojave River Academy - National Trails 5762nd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Mojave River Academy - National Trails in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Hispanic students:

SchoolDigger ranks Mojave River Academy - National Trails 2703rd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Mojave River Academy - National Trails in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:

SchoolDigger ranks Mojave River Academy - National Trails 1845th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Mojave River Academy - National Trails in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Homeless students:
Female students:
Male students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:




What do you think?

Your rating for Mojave River Academy - National Trails?
Not Rated

Rank History for Mojave River Academy - National Trails

Help
Compare

Rank History for all elementary school students at Mojave River Academy - National Trails

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 9.76 5740th 5883 2.4%
2023 6.66 5837th 5874 0.6%
2024 8.03 5762nd 5862 1.7%
See the entire list of California Alternative School Rankings!

Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mojave River Academy - National Trails

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 17.74 4799th 5264 8.8%
2023 5.36 5365th 5374 0.2%
2024 6.96 5478th 5511 0.6%
See the entire list of Best California Alternative Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for elementary school Female students at Mojave River Academy - National Trails

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 10.75 5498th 5635 2.4%
2023 9.18 5531st 5617 1.5%
2024 6.88 5574th 5605 0.6%
See the entire list of Best California Alternative Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Mojave River Academy - National Trails

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 7.93 5057th 5084 0.5%
2023 6.85 5085th 5098 0.3%
2024 8.34 5048th 5102 1.1%
See the entire list of Best California Alternative Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Mojave River Academy - National Trails

Help
Compare

Rank History for all middle school students at Mojave River Academy - National Trails

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.61 2592nd 2715 4.5%
2022 13.60 2512th 2740 8.3%
2023 11.63 2641st 2802 5.7%
2024 8.36 2703rd 2777 2.7%
See the entire list of California Alternative School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Mojave River Academy - National Trails

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.49 507th 1538 67.0%
See the entire list of Best California Alternative Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mojave River Academy - National Trails

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.48 2279th 2369 3.8%
2022 20.38 2084th 2458 15.2%
2023 12.41 2426th 2549 4.8%
2024 10.04 2487th 2575 3.4%
See the entire list of Best California Alternative Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Mojave River Academy - National Trails

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.38 2280th 2380 4.2%
2022 14.44 2288th 2509 8.8%
2023 13.13 2378th 2547 6.6%
2024 10.87 2432nd 2546 4.5%
See the entire list of Best California Alternative Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at Mojave River Academy - National Trails

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 5.81 2378th 2407 1.2%
2022 17.23 2199th 2527 13.0%
2023 9.99 2480th 2558 3.0%
2024 5.49 2539th 2547 0.3%
See the entire list of Best California Alternative Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Mojave River Academy - National Trails

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.06 2104th 2213 4.9%
2022 14.37 2199th 2359 6.8%
2023 11.88 2282nd 2391 4.6%
2024 10.16 2303rd 2383 3.4%
See the entire list of Best California Alternative Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Mojave River Academy - National Trails

Help
Compare

Rank History for all high school students at Mojave River Academy - National Trails

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.94 1469th 2133 31.1%
2022 18.26 1701st 2123 19.9%
2023 14.29 1863rd 2348 20.7%
2024 13.92 1845th 2323 20.6%
See the entire list of California Alternative School Rankings!

Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Mojave River Academy - National Trails

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.70 748th 786 4.8%
2024 2.07 790th 804 1.7%
See the entire list of Best California Alternative Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Mojave River Academy - National Trails

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 33.80 714th 1044 31.6%
2023 22.89 1209th 1323 8.6%
2024 42.17 411th 1350 69.6%
See the entire list of Best California Alternative Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for high school Special Education students at Mojave River Academy - National Trails

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.79 1173rd 1547 24.2%
2024 30.95 947th 1534 38.3%
See the entire list of Best California Alternative Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mojave River Academy - National Trails

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.97 1408th 1937 27.3%
2022 17.37 1619th 1943 16.7%
2023 13.87 1836th 2247 18.3%
2024 12.95 1832nd 2235 18.0%
See the entire list of Best California Alternative Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Homeless students at Mojave River Academy - National Trails

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.85 330th 417 20.9%
2024 21.41 365th 451 19.1%
See the entire list of Best California Alternative Schools for Homeless Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at Mojave River Academy - National Trails

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.52 1318th 1833 28.1%
2022 17.01 1560th 1858 16.0%
2023 12.92 1787th 2118 15.6%
2024 13.72 1743rd 2098 16.9%
See the entire list of Best California Alternative Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for high school Disabled students at Mojave River Academy - National Trails

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 27.00 913th 1161 21.4%
See the entire list of Best California Alternative Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for high school Male students at Mojave River Academy - National Trails

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.86 1356th 1880 27.9%
2022 16.60 1593rd 1916 16.9%
2023 14.17 1765th 2207 20.0%
2024 12.19 1804th 2172 16.9%
See the entire list of Best California Alternative Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for high school African American students at Mojave River Academy - National Trails

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 39.82 391st 721 45.8%
See the entire list of Best California Alternative Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Mojave River Academy - National Trails

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.80 1320th 1814 27.2%
2022 18.31 1524th 1861 18.1%
2023 13.92 1754th 2142 18.1%
2024 14.81 1704th 2125 19.8%
See the entire list of Best California Alternative Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for high school White students at Mojave River Academy - National Trails

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.77 982nd 1222 19.6%
2022 8.75 1109th 1204 7.9%
2023 9.35 1249th 1434 12.9%
2024 5.39 1284th 1406 8.7%
See the entire list of Best California Alternative Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Mojave River Academy - National Trails Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
State Scores:    
ON OFF
  
Subgroup: 











Data source: California Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Mojave River Academy - National Trails.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Mojave River Academy - National Trails, submit a rating!

Not Rated

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Mojave River Academy - National Trails

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 63 12 3 248 6 2 17 0 351
2020 67 21 1 307 4 1 11 0 412
2021 96 31 1 397 8 1 40 1 575
2022 75 24 1 397 8 0 31 0 536
2023 89 36 0 481 11 0 36 2 655
2024 95 25 1 526 8 0 36 4 695

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mojave River Academy - National Trails

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 351 16.0 21.9 74.1
2020 412 n/a n/a 76.5
2021 575 19.4 29.6 76.9
2022 536 21.2 25.1 73.9
2023 655 26.4 24.7 78.3
2024 695 27.8 24.9 80.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mojave River Academy - National Trails

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 351 16.0 21.9 74.1
2020 412 n/a n/a 76.5
2021 575 19.4 29.6 76.9
2022 536 21.2 25.1 73.9
2023 655 26.4 24.7 78.3
2024 695 27.8 24.9 80.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mojave River Academy - National Trails

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2592nd of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2641st of 2802 Middle schools
 1.2%
Ranks 1469th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1863rd of 2348 High schools
 10.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mojave River Academy - National Trails)256.5
 18.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mojave River Academy - National Trails)8.30
 8.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mojave River Academy - National Trails)17.133.3
 16.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mojave River Academy - National Trails)5.72.8
 2.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mojave River Academy - National Trails)19.620.4
 0.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mojave River Academy - National Trails)4.32
 2.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Mojave River Academy - National Trails)4.66.1
 1.6%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mojave River Academy - National Trails)37.928.9
 9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Mojave River Academy - National Trails)2.60.6
 2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
12th Grade Science (Mojave River Academy - National Trails)11.416.7
 5.3%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students351655
 86.6%
African American1236
 200%
American Indian611
 83.3%
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic248481
 94%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White6389
 41.3%
Two or More Races1736
 111.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.1%78.3%
 4.2%


Schools Near Mojave River Academy - National Trails

Mojave River Academy - National Trails District
Public, Charter, Alternative K-12
Distance: 0mi
Students: 695
Colton Joint Unified
Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12
Distance: 1.01mi
Students: 174
San Bernardino County Office of Education
Public, Alternative K-12
Distance: 1.22mi
Students: 1,706
Norton Science and Language Academy District
Public, Charter, Alternative K-11
Distance: 3.32mi
Students: 1,200
San Bernardino City Unified
Public, Alternative K-12
Distance: 4.04mi
Students: 73
Rialto Unified
Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12
Distance: 4.16mi
Students: 214
Gorman Learning Center District
Public, Charter, Alternative K-12
Distance: 5.37mi
Students: 1,118
Vista Norte Public Charter District
Public, Charter, Alternative K-12
Distance: 5.6mi
Students: 631








Frequently Asked Questions about Mojave River Academy - National Trails

In the 2023-24 school year, 695 students attended Mojave River Academy - National Trails.

Students at Mojave River Academy - National Trails are 76% Hispanic, 14% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 1% American Indian.

Mojave River Academy - National Trails ranks in the bottom 1.7% of California alternative schools.


Rate Mojave River Academy - National Trails!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Mojave River Academy - National Trails!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 53 milliseconds.