Excellent
#906 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 10% in state
Keiller Leadership Academy
Elementary School · Keiller Leadership Academy District
7270 Lisbon St., San Diego, CA 92114
Enrollment
605
Student-Teacher
16.4:1
Score
8.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
605
Student-Teacher
16.4:1
Score
8.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#906 of 9,539
In San Diego
#57 of 288
public schools
Academic growth
9.3 / 10
Excellent
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About Keiller Leadership Academy
Keiller Leadership Academy is a public elementary school in San Diego, CA, part of Keiller Leadership Academy District. Keiller Leadership Academy serves approximately 605 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Keiller Leadership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #906 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Keiller Leadership Academy show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
- This school 8.4 · Excellent
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Keiller Leadership Academy is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
32% of students at Keiller Leadership Academy were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Keiller Leadership Academy — Students at Keiller Leadership Academy score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
84.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.3/10.
How Keiller Leadership Academy Compares
See how Keiller Leadership Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
7270 Lisbon St., San Diego, CA 92114
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Keiller Leadership Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Bethune K-8 (rated 8.0/10, 1.7 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is Freese Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 1.0 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Audubon K-8 (rated 6.9/10, 0.7 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in San Diego, see our San Diego schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton K-8 San Diego | 0.8 mi | 5.4 |
| Audubon K-8 San Diego | 0.7 mi | 6.9 |
| San Altos Elementary Lemon Grove | 0.8 mi | 4.4 |
| Morse High San Diego | 0.9 mi | 7.1 |
| Monterey Heights Elementary Lemon Grove | 0.9 mi | 4.2 |
| Encanto Elementary San Diego | 1.0 mi | 4.2 |
| Freese Elementary San Diego | 1.0 mi | 7.6 |
| Boone Elementary San Diego | 1.2 mi | 3.9 |
| True Faith Academy San Diego | 1.2 mi | — |
| San Miguel Elementary Lemon Grove | 1.5 mi | 4.4 |
| Bell Middle San Diego | 1.7 mi | 5.7 |
| Bethune K-8 San Diego | 1.7 mi | 8.0 |
| Avondale Elementary La Mesa | 1.5 mi | 4.9 |
| Ingenuity Charter San Diego | 1.6 mi | 4.7 |
| The O'Farrell Charter San Diego | 1.6 mi | 7.0 |
| Mount Miguel High Spring Valley | 1.6 mi | 4.8 |
| Rancho Elementary La Mesa | 1.6 mi | 3.0 |
| Mt. Vernon Elementary Lemon Grove | 1.9 mi | 6.8 |
| Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities Lemon Grove | 2.0 mi | 5.0 |
| BROOKSHIRE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY Lemon Grove | 2.1 mi | 4.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92114 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$90,171
Median Home Value
$604,300
Median Rent
$1,741/mo
Population
64,820
College Educated
20.3%
Homeownership
70.2%
Avg Commute
27.5 min
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Median Age
38
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| Anaheim Hills Elementary Anaheim, CA | 8.4 |
| Bradley Elementary San Bernardino, CA | 8.4 |
| C L Smith Elementary San Luis Obispo, CA | 8.4 |
| Carmel River Elementary Carmel, CA | 8.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Keiller Leadership Academy
What grades does Keiller Leadership Academy serve?
Keiller Leadership Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Keiller Leadership Academy?
Keiller Leadership Academy has an enrollment of approximately 605 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keiller Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Keiller Leadership Academy is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Keiller Leadership Academy rank in CA?
Keiller Leadership Academy ranks #906 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Keiller Leadership Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Keiller Leadership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Keiller Leadership Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Keiller Leadership Academy has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Keiller Leadership Academy a charter school?
Yes, Keiller Leadership Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Keiller Leadership Academy a Title I school?
No, Keiller Leadership Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Keiller Leadership Academy?
84.3% of students at Keiller Leadership Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 605
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 84.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.7%
- Phone
- (619) 263-9266
Resources & Links
District
Keiller Leadership Academy District- District Enrollment
- 605
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,527
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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