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Motivated Youth Academy

Mountain Empire Unified · San Diego County · 500 La Terraza Boulevard #150, Escondido, CA 92025-3875

(619) 343-2048 · www.myacademy.org

1/10
#319
Rank 319 out of 337
Top 94%
English Language Arts1/10 · #328 · 3rd percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #329 · 3rd percentile
Science3/10 · #253 · 26th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Motivated Youth Academy serves K-12 students in Escondido, a sun-soaked inland city in San Diego County known for its mix of suburban neighborhoods and close-knit community feel. As a charter school, it offers families an alternative to traditional district schools, but its academic outcomes in English and Math currently place it among the lower-performing schools in California, so families who prioritize strong test-score benchmarks may want to weigh their options carefully. That said, Escondido itself has a lot to offer — easy access to hiking, a revitalized downtown, and proximity to both the coast and the mountains — and families drawn to smaller, mission-driven learning environments may find the school's approach worth exploring.

Student Demographics

91 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
37 (41%)
White
29 (32%)
American Indian
11 (12%)
Multiple Races
8 (9%)
African American
5 (5%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners16 (18%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged79 (87%)
Students with Disabilities26 (29%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

251
Enrollment
16
Teachers (FTE)
15.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
1.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

46%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #276 · 54th percentile

81 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among K-12 Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found