Serving 635 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Keiller Leadership 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 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (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.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 635 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Keiller Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Keiller Leadership Academy's student population of 635 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
635 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
2012
School Calendar
School Rankings
Keiller Leadership 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 Keiller Leadership Academy is 0.35, 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
#4913 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
80%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Keiller Leadership Academy's ranking?
Keiller Leadership Academy is ranked #4913 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Keiller Leadership Academy often compared to?
Keiller Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Fulton K-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Keiller Leadership Academy?
635 students attend Keiller Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Keiller Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Keiller Leadership Academy?
Keiller Leadership Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Keiller Leadership Academy offer ?
Keiller Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Keiller Leadership Academy part of?
Keiller Leadership Academy is part of Keiller Leadership Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Keiller Leadership Academy located?
Keiller Leadership Academy is located in the Jamacha Lomita neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Jamacha Lomita.
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