Serving 593 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Keith Mccarthy 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 7% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 593 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Keith Mccarthy Academy's student population of 593 students has grown by 124% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 92% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
593 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Keith Mccarthy 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 Keith Mccarthy Academy is 0.56, 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
#8135 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
63%
55%
Black
6%
5%
White
21%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Keith Mccarthy Academy's ranking?
Keith Mccarthy Academy is ranked #8135 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Keith Mccarthy Academy?
The graduation rate of Keith Mccarthy Academy is 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Keith Mccarthy Academy?
593 students attend Keith Mccarthy Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Keith Mccarthy Academy students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Keith Mccarthy Academy?
Keith Mccarthy Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Keith Mccarthy Academy offer ?
Keith Mccarthy Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Keith Mccarthy Academy part of?
Keith Mccarthy Academy is part of Lake Elsinore Unified School District.
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