Serving 591 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Journey ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 591 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Journey ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Journey's student population of 591 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
591 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Motto
Education is a journey, not a race.
School Rankings
Journey ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Journey is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2024 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
21%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
51%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Journey's ranking?
Journey is ranked #2024 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Journey often compared to?
Journeyis often viewed alongside schools like Community Roots Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Journey?
591 students attend Journey.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Journey students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Journey?
Journey has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Journey offer ?
Journey offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Journey part of?
Journey is part of Journey School District.
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