Serving 194 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Motivated Youth 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Motivated Youth Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Motivated Youth Academy's student population of 194 students has grown by 158% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 125% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Motivated Youth 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 Motivated Youth Academy is 0.61, 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
#6742 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
58%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
23%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
35-39%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Motivated Youth Academy's ranking?
Motivated Youth Academy is ranked #6742 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Motivated Youth Academy?
The graduation rate of Motivated Youth Academy is 35-39%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Motivated Youth Academy?
194 students attend Motivated Youth Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Motivated Youth Academy students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Motivated Youth Academy?
Motivated Youth Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Motivated Youth Academy offer ?
Motivated Youth Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Motivated Youth Academy part of?
Motivated Youth Academy is part of County Collaborative Charter School District.
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