Central Elementary vs Motivated Youth Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Escondido · Public elementary · Grades K–5
575 students
Motivated Youth Academy
Escondido · Charter other · Grades K–12
251 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Escondido, California | Motivated Youth Academy Escondido, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #5506 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #49568 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 575 | 251 |
| Enrollment | 575 | 251 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 77.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 10% |
| city | Escondido | Escondido |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (18% vs 10%).
- •Motivated Youth Academy does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •Motivated Youth Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.7% vs 94.3%).
- •Motivated Youth Academy does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 21.3).
- •Central Elementary is the larger school with 575 students compared with 251.
- •Central Elementary is a public school while Motivated Youth Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Elementary better than Motivated Youth Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Central Elementary and Motivated Youth Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Escondido and Escondido in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 575. Motivated Youth Academy: 251. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Motivated Youth Academy rank in California?
Central Elementary is 5506th of 5,693 and Motivated Youth Academy is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).