Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences vs Motivated Youth Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 568 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences
Escondido · Public middle · Grades 6–8
788 students
Motivated Youth Academy
Escondido · Charter other · Grades K–12
251 students
| Measure | Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences Escondido, California | Motivated Youth Academy Escondido, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #823 of 1,334 | – |
| National rank | #12790 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 788 | 251 |
| Enrollment | 788 | 251 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.1% | 77.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 10% |
| city | Escondido | Escondido |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences does better on math proficiency (25% vs 10%).
- •Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 30%).
- •Motivated Youth Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.7% vs 91.1%).
- •Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 19.3).
- •Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences is the larger school with 788 students compared with 251.
- •Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences 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 Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences 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 Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences and Motivated Youth Academy?
About 568 m in a straight line, between Escondido and Escondido in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences: 788. Motivated Youth Academy: 251. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences and Motivated Youth Academy rank in California?
Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences is 823rd of 1,334 and Motivated Youth Academy is unranked among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).