Mojave River Academy - Marble City vs Pinon Mesa Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mojave River Academy - Marble City
Phelan · Charter other · Grades K–12
259 students
Pinon Mesa Middle
Phelan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
835 students
| Measure | Mojave River Academy - Marble City Phelan, California | Pinon Mesa Middle Phelan, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #765 of 1,334 |
| National rank | – | #12323 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 259 | 835 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 835 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.7% | 77.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.9 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 35% |
| city | Phelan | Phelan |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pinon Mesa Middle does better on math proficiency (35% vs 2.5%).
- •Pinon Mesa Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 22%).
- •Pinon Mesa Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.2% vs 80.7%).
- •Pinon Mesa Middle does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 25.9).
- •Pinon Mesa Middle is the larger school with 835 students compared with 259.
- •Mojave River Academy - Marble City is a charter school while Pinon Mesa Middle is a public 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 Mojave River Academy - Marble City better than Pinon Mesa Middle?
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 Mojave River Academy - Marble City and Pinon Mesa Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Phelan and Phelan in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mojave River Academy - Marble City: 259. Pinon Mesa Middle: 835. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mojave River Academy - Marble City and Pinon Mesa Middle rank in California?
Mojave River Academy - Marble City is unranked and Pinon Mesa Middle is 765th of 1,334 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).