Mojave’s public schools score below 85% of California districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 6% of Mojave’s students scored proficient, below the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Mojave, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 93% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Mojave’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 321 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Mojave’s, its schools beat 4%, lower than their 15% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 19% of tested students were proficient in reading and 6% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 93% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
75–79% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California (the state reports Mojave’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $20,594 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Mojave Jr./Sr. High. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Mojave’s grade
C−: better than 15% of California school districts, #843 of 847 California towns. Both inputs trail the California average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Mojave, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Mojave
Mojave Elementary
Grades K–5 · 420 students · 22:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Mojave
Mojave Jr./Sr. High
Grades 6–12 · 400 students · 20:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Mojave
Mojave Jr./Sr. High
Grades 6–12 · 400 students · 20:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Mojave
Mojave Jr./Sr. High
Grades 6–12 · 400 students · 20:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Mojave
Mojave Jr./Sr. High
Grades 6–12 · 400 students · 20:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Mojave
Mojave Jr./Sr. High
Grades 6–12 · 400 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Mojave’s public schools are run by Mojave Unified School District, which also serves California City. Parts of Mojave (4% of its land) are served by Southern Kern Unified instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Mojave vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Mojave’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Mojave | C− | Mojave Unified |
Every school in Mojave
2 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Kern County ROP).
Questions about Mojave’s schools
Are Mojave’s schools good?
On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Mojave children attend score below 85% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #843 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 4%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Mojave in?
Mojave Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 2,902 students in 6 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Mojave are served by Southern Kern Unified.
What is Mojave’s graduation rate?
75–79% of the class of 2023 in Mojave Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Mojave spend per student?
$20,594 in Mojave Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Mojave families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.