Almond Elementary vs Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Almond Elementary
Fontana · Public elementary · Grades K–6
418 students
Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon
Fontana · Charter other · Grades K–12
221 students
| Measure | Almond Elementary Fontana, California | Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon Fontana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #4722 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #46577 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 418 | 221 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 2.5% |
| city | Fontana | Fontana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Almond Elementary does better on math proficiency (19% vs 2.5%).
- •Almond Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 22%).
- •Almond Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.2% vs 89.1%).
- •Almond Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 22.1).
- •Almond Elementary is the larger school with 418 students compared with 221.
- •Almond Elementary is a public school while Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Almond Elementary better than Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Almond Elementary and Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Fontana and Fontana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Almond Elementary: 418. Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon: 221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Almond Elementary and Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon rank in California?
Almond Elementary is 4722nd of 5,693 and Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).