Serving 212 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 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- 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 212 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 85% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
212 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 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).
The diversity score of Motivated Youth Academy is 0.65, 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
#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
16:1
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%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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?
212 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 16:1, 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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