Serving 603 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Keiller Leadership 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 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 603 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Keiller Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Keiller Leadership Academy's student population of 603 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 533% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
603 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Keiller Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Keiller Leadership Academy is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5017 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
79%
55%
Black
9%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Keiller Leadership Academy's ranking?
Keiller Leadership Academy is ranked #5017 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Keiller Leadership Academy often compared to?
Keiller Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Fulton K-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Keiller Leadership Academy?
603 students attend Keiller Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Keiller Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Keiller Leadership Academy?
Keiller Leadership Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Keiller Leadership Academy offer ?
Keiller Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Keiller Leadership Academy part of?
Keiller Leadership Academy is part of Keiller Leadership Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Keiller Leadership Academy located?
Keiller Leadership Academy is located in the Jamacha Lomita neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Jamacha Lomita.
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