Serving 251 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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (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
School Overview
Motivated Youth Academy's student population of 251 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
251 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Motivated Youth Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#7542 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
54%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
23%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
Graduation Rate
40-49%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 #7542 out of 9,523 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 40-49%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Motivated Youth Academy?
251 students attend Motivated Youth Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Motivated Youth Academy students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Motivated Youth Academy?
Motivated Youth Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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 Motivated Youth Academy School District.
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