C
Below Average
58/100

Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy

📚 K – 08 🏫 School Charter School
📍 585 Willow Ave., Hayward, CA 94541
Overall
C
58/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 32nd percentile in California
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.11 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 53rd percentile
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

58
Repit Score
out of 100
628
Students
enrolled
25.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%32/1001.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%53/100Students gain 1.11 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.95 in 2009–19; 65th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%61/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 50% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −7 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency30% (−18 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency26% (−11 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White22%17%reading -44 pts, math -39 pts2nd percentile (list)
Black30%30%reading -1 pts, math +11 pts62nd percentile (list)
Hispanic32%27%reading -7 pts, math -1 pts32nd percentile (list)
Asian45%45%reading -30 pts, math -26 pts16th percentile (list)
Low-income27%22%reading -11 pts, math -6 pts19th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 585 Willow Ave.
City Hayward
ZIP Code 94541
District 0601977
NCES School ID 060197713351
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 94541

Understanding the community around Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $96,176
Per Capita Income $41,827
Poverty Rate 7.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 48.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.2%
High School or Higher 81.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $750,000
Median Rent $2,171
Owner-Occupied 46.2%
Renter-Occupied 53.8%
View full data for ZIP 94541 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 67.2%
White 12.7%
Asian 8.3%
Black 6.5%
Two or More Races 2.6%
American Indian 0.8%
Pacific Islander 1.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 628
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 25.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy?
Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy has a Repit School Score of 58 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy?
Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy has 628 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 25.1:1.
What grades does Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy serve?
Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy receive per student?
Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy receives $12,870 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy in 94541 ▼
Avg Home Value
$775,506
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,646
1-Year Change
-1.1%
% Renters
53.8%

Other Schools in 94541

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026