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The Learning Choice Academy - East County vs. Jcs - Manzanita

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School Overview

School
The Learning Choice Academy - East County
4215 Spring St., Ste. 104
La Mesa, CA 91941
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Jcs - Manzanita
5300 Jackson Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91942
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 440 students in grades Kindergarten-12, The Learning Choice Academy - East County ranks in the top 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 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 200 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Jcs - Manzanita ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
440 students
200 students
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This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jcs - Manzanita over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
58% | 42%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at The Learning Choice Academy - East County.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jcs - Manzanita.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
17 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jcs - Manzanita over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at The Learning Choice Academy - East County with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the The Learning Choice Academy - East County School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jcs - Manzanita with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jcs - Manzanita School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3828 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#3195 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of The Learning Choice Academy - East County, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jcs - Manzanita, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
30-34%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Learning Choice Academy - East County who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the The Learning Choice Academy - East County School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jcs - Manzanita who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jcs - Manzanita School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Learning Choice Academy - East County who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the The Learning Choice Academy - East County School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jcs - Manzanita who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jcs - Manzanita School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Learning Choice Academy - East County who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the The Learning Choice Academy - East County School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
70-79%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of The Learning Choice Academy - East County with the average graduation rate observed in the The Learning Choice Academy - East County School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Jcs - Manzanita with the average graduation rate observed in the Jcs - Manzanita School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of The Learning Choice Academy - East County by grade.
This chart displays the students of Jcs - Manzanita by grade.
Kindergarten Students
23
25
Grade 1 Students
26
25
Grade 2 Students
29
19
Grade 3 Students
25
18
Grade 4 Students
22
20
Grade 5 Students
33
14
Grade 6 Students
33
21
Grade 7 Students
53
15
Grade 8 Students
40
18
Grade 9 Students
41
10
Grade 10 Students
37
3
Grade 11 Students
40
6
Grade 12 Students
38
6

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at The Learning Choice Academy - East County, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the The Learning Choice Academy - East County School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Jcs - Manzanita, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Jcs - Manzanita School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at The Learning Choice Academy - East County, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the The Learning Choice Academy - East County School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jcs - Manzanita, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jcs - Manzanita School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
64%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at The Learning Choice Academy - East County, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the The Learning Choice Academy - East County School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jcs - Manzanita, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jcs - Manzanita School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at The Learning Choice Academy - East County, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the The Learning Choice Academy - East County School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jcs - Manzanita, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jcs - Manzanita School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
23%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at The Learning Choice Academy - East County, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the The Learning Choice Academy - East County School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jcs - Manzanita, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jcs - Manzanita School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at The Learning Choice Academy - East County, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the The Learning Choice Academy - East County School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jcs - Manzanita, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jcs - Manzanita School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.54
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of The Learning Choice Academy - East County, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the The Learning Choice Academy - East County School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jcs - Manzanita, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jcs - Manzanita School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
49%
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This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jcs - Manzanita, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jcs - Manzanita School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at The Learning Choice Academy - East County, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the The Learning Choice Academy - East County School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jcs - Manzanita, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jcs - Manzanita School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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