Serving 561 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Knowledge Enlightens You (Key) 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 561 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Knowledge Enlightens You (Key) Academy's student population of 561 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
561 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Knowledge Enlightens You (Key) Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knowledge Enlightens You (Key) Academy is 0.58, which is less 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
#2591 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
63%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
14%
21%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knowledge Enlightens You (Key) Academy's ranking?
Knowledge Enlightens You (Key) Academy is ranked #2591 out of 3,649 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Knowledge Enlightens You (Key) Academy?
561 students attend Knowledge Enlightens You (Key) Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Knowledge Enlightens You (Key) Academy students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knowledge Enlightens You (Key) Academy?
Knowledge Enlightens You (Key) Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Knowledge Enlightens You (Key) Academy offer ?
Knowledge Enlightens You (Key) Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Knowledge Enlightens You (Key) Academy part of?
Knowledge Enlightens You (Key) Academy is part of Knowledge Enlightens You (Key) Academy School District.
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