Serving 645 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 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 645 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Knowledge Enlightens You (Key) Academy's student population of 645 students has grown by 7% 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
645 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Knowledge Enlightens You (Key) 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 Knowledge Enlightens You (Key) Academy is 0.54, 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
#5734 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
66%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
14%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #5734 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Knowledge Enlightens You (Key) Academy?
645 students attend Knowledge Enlightens You (Key) Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Knowledge Enlightens You (Key) Academy students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 26:1, 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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