Very Good
#2049 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 22% in state
Kinetic Academy
Elementary School · Kinetic Academy District · Huntington Beach, CA
A charter elementary school in Huntington Beach, CA where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
721 Utica Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92648
- Math 68% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 77% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kinetic Academy score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 72% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kinetic Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 81Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,213/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Huntington Beach), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$118,993
Median home value
$1,176,000
Median rent
$2,324/mo
College educated
51.2%
Homeownership
46.8%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92648; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family InstitutePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 0.6 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Agnes L. Smith ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 576 | Compare → |
| Newland (william T.) ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 501 | Compare → |
| Patti's Preschool, Inc.Private · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.9 mi | 16 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kinetic Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,486NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Kinetic Academy is listed in Kinetic Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kinetic Academy
Kinetic Academy is a public elementary school in Huntington Beach, CA, part of Kinetic Academy District, serving approximately 346 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,049 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kinetic Academy
What grades does Kinetic Academy serve?
Kinetic Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Kinetic Academy?
Kinetic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 346 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kinetic Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kinetic Academy is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kinetic Academy rank in CA?
Kinetic Academy ranks #2,049 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Kinetic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Kinetic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Kinetic Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kinetic Academy has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Kinetic Academy a charter school?
Yes, Kinetic Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kinetic Academy a Title I school?
No, Kinetic Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kinetic Academy?
30.6% of students at Kinetic 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 346
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (714) 465-4565
- Area population (ZIP 92648)
- 45,521
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 44
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92648; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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