Serving 470 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Keith Mccarthy 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 7% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Keith Mccarthy Academy's student population of 470 students has grown by 78% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 76% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
470 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
2005
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
40
School Rankings
Keith Mccarthy 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 Keith Mccarthy Academy is 0.52, 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
#8149 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
66%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
22%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Keith Mccarthy Academy's ranking?
Keith Mccarthy Academy is ranked #8149 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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Keith Mccarthy Academy?
The graduation rate of Keith Mccarthy Academy is 80-84%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Keith Mccarthy Academy?
470 students attend Keith Mccarthy Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Keith Mccarthy Academy students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Keith Mccarthy Academy?
Keith Mccarthy Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Keith Mccarthy Academy offer ?
Keith Mccarthy Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Keith Mccarthy Academy part of?
Keith Mccarthy Academy is part of Lake Elsinore Unified School District.
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