Is Method Schools LA a good school?

Method Schools LA ranks 1615 th of 2777 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Method Schools LA?

In the 2023-24 school year, 205 students attended Method Schools LA.

What is the racial makeup of Method Schools LA?

Students at Method Schools LA are 43% Hispanic, 37% White, 12% African American, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Method Schools LA

Summary:

Method Schools LA is a virtual public charter school serving grades K-12 in Murrieta, CA, with 194 students. As a unique alternative to the nearby traditional public and charter schools, Method Schools LA offers a virtual learning model, but faces some challenges in student engagement and academic performance.

Compared to the surrounding charter schools, Method Schools LA has a lower four-year graduation rate of 87.9% and a higher dropout rate of 10.3%. The school also struggles with chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 20.0% - significantly higher than the 3.4% to 14.0% range of nearby charter schools like Santa Rosa Academy, Temecula Preparatory, and River Springs Charter. Additionally, Method Schools LA's test scores on state assessments are generally lower than the state averages and the nearby charter schools.

One potential factor contributing to these challenges is the school's higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 57.22% - higher than the surrounding charter schools. This suggests that Method Schools LA serves a more economically disadvantaged student population, which can impact academic performance and attendance. As a virtual charter school, Method Schools LA offers a unique educational model, but must work to address these areas of concern to better support its students' success.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual, Alternative K-12

38750 Sky Canyon Dr. Ste. B
Murrieta, CA 92563-2561

(951) 461-4620

District: Method Schools LA District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1615^th of 2,777 California Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 205

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

43.4%

White:

36.6%

African American:

11.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.6%

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Compare Details Method Schools LA is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.31. (See more...)

Compare Details Method Schools LA ranks worse than 58.2% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.1. (See more...)

Compare Details Method Schools LA ranks better than 72.2% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.53. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Method Schools LA who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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SchoolDigger ranks Method Schools LA 1615^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Method Schools LA in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Method Schools LA 646^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Method Schools LA in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Method Schools LA

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	40.31	3067^th	5883	47.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Method Schools LA

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	24.09	4182^nd	5084	17.7%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Method Schools LA

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2021	41.90	482^nd	894	46.1%
2022	36.91	1560^th	2740	43.1%
2023	16.94	2433^rd	2802	13.2%
2024	35.10	1615^th	2777	41.8%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Method Schools LA

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.44	1827^th	2549	28.3%
2024	43.87	1234^th	2575	52.1%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Method Schools LA

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	40.40	1330^th	2509	47.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Method Schools LA

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	51.95	1001^st	2527	60.4%
2023	12.27	2409^th	2558	5.8%
2024	28.31	1741^st	2547	31.6%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Method Schools LA

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	27.02	1746^th	2359	26.0%
2024	60.23	720^th	2383	69.8%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Method Schools LA

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	37.26	1256^th	2123	40.8%
2023	29.08	1445^th	2348	38.5%
2024	59.53	646^th	2323	72.2%

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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Method Schools LA

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	80.95	41^st	1350	97.0%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Method Schools LA

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.36	810^th	1547	47.6%
2024	85.21	79^th	1534	94.9%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Method Schools LA

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	57.19	693^rd	1943	64.3%
2023	37.71	1199^th	2247	46.6%
2024	54.85	736^th	2235	67.1%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Method Schools LA

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	44.58	943^rd	1858	49.2%
2023	36.93	1176^th	2118	44.5%
2024	74.94	380^th	2098	81.9%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Method Schools LA

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	27.14	1353^rd	1916	29.4%
2023	22.44	1547^th	2207	29.9%
2024	39.15	1069^th	2172	50.8%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Method Schools LA

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.33	351^st	720	51.3%
2024	62.31	212^th	721	70.6%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Method Schools LA

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	54.67	733^rd	1861	60.6%
2023	23.97	1513^th	2142	29.4%
2024	66.16	473^rd	2125	77.7%

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Rank History for high school White students at Method Schools LA

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	18.27	1012^th	1204	15.9%
2023	21.02	1077^th	1434	24.9%
2024	38.45	774^th	1406	45.0%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	14	0	2	7	0	0	3	26
2020	67	24	8	103	2	1	17	222
2021	148	40	14	253	2	3	25	485
2022	69	27	12	83	2	0	8	201
2023	66	26	8	80	2	2	10	194
2024	75	24	8	89	0	2	7	205

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Method Schools LA

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	26	3.5	7.4	53.8
2020	222	n/a	n/a	54.5
2021	485	13.6	35.4	41
2022	201	17.4	11.5	51.7
2023	194	17.0	11.3	57.2
2024	205	16.8	12.1	55.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Method Schools LA

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	26	3.5	7.4	53.8
2020	222	n/a	n/a	54.5
2021	485	13.6	35.4	41
2022	201	17.4	11.5	51.7
2023	194	17.0	11.3	57.2
2024	205	16.8	12.1	55.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Method Schools LA

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Method Schools LA)	27.3	23.1	4.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	48.5	44.2	4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Method Schools LA)	36.4	7.7	28.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (California)	38.5	33.2	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	26	194	646.2%
African American	0	26
American Indian	0	2
Asian	2	8	300%
Hispanic	7	80	1042.9%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	14	66	371.4%
Two or More Races	3	10	233.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.8%	57.2%	3.4%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				CAST Science (2024)						Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)								Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)								% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Total
Method Schools LA	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	38750 Sky Canyon Dr. Ste. B	Murrieta	92563	Riverside County	Method Schools LA District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(951) 461-4620	205	17	12.1	55.6%	75 (36.6%)	24 (11.7%)	89 (43.4%)	8 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	7 (3.4%)								(n/a)		23.1		37.1		33.6				45.5	33.3	33.3	55.3	46.2				27.3	23.8	18.5	40.8	30.3
MethodSchools	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	38750 Sky Canyon Dr.	Murrieta	92563	Riverside County	MethodSchools District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(760) 224-0758	361	17	21.5	37.1%	157 (43.5%)	28 (7.8%)	140 (38.8%)	8 (2.2%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.4%)								(n/a)	25.0	17.3		29.1		24.2		58.3	33.3	16.7	34.1	31.5	51.0	38.3		41.7	33.3	16.7	31.8	25.0	33.3	29.1
River Springs Charter	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	27740 Jefferson Ave.	Temecula	92590	Riverside County	River Springs Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(951) 252-8800	7,548	283	26.6	58.5%	2,585 (34.2%)	376 (5.0%)	3,854 (51.1%)	189 (2.5%)	27 (0.4%)	20 (0.3%)	497 (6.6%)								(n/a)	28.9	21.8		32.5	25.9	26.6	36.8	35.6	42.1	40.2	48.9	41.1	64.4	42.1	38.3	27.7	25.4	25.2	23.7	22.3	18.6	26.7	80.1	80.1	80.1	80.1	80.1	80.1
Harbor Springs Charter	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	27740 Jefferson Ave.	Temecula	92590	Riverside County	Harbor Springs Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(951) 252-8800	233	10	23.4	60.5%	72 (30.9%)	19 (8.2%)	99 (42.5%)	20 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (9.9%)								(n/a)	38.9	35.7		54.6		42.2	34.8	44.4	55.6	50.0	54.6	50.0	66.7	49.1	17.4	38.9	27.8	23.5	50.0	7.1	25.0	26.3	32.0	32.0	32.0	36.0	32.0	32.0
Empire Springs Charter	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	27740 Jefferson Ave.	Temecula	92590	Riverside County	Empire Springs Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(951) 252-8800	1,582	54	29.1	55.8%	447 (28.3%)	111 (7.0%)	879 (55.6%)	53 (3.4%)	6 (0.4%)	4 (0.3%)	82 (5.2%)								(n/a)	34.2	23.1		35.1	27.3	29.6	37.1	35.7	46.0	48.1	49.7	51.8	66.2	46.9	31.5	26.2	24.4	23.3	25.5	23.1	24.3	25.5	57.4	57.4	57.4	60.5	57.4	57.4
Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	43414 Business Park Dr.	Temecula	92590	Riverside County	Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(866) 354-8302	960	64	15.0	55.0%	200 (20.8%)	106 (11.0%)	515 (53.6%)	36 (3.8%)	5 (0.5%)	4 (0.4%)	91 (9.5%)								(n/a)	27.0	27.3		29.1		27.3	36.5	35.9	49.2	45.1	49.5	44.7	58.2	45.8	46.8	30.2	17.5	23.1	34.7	24.7	23.6	28.6	30.0	43.3	55.0	35.0	38.3	38.3
Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	43414 Business Park Dr.	Temecula	92590	Riverside County	Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(866) 354-8302	853	65	13.0	41.4%	354 (41.5%)	19 (2.2%)	348 (40.8%)	19 (2.2%)	4 (0.5%)	4 (0.5%)	102 (12.0%)								(n/a)	43.9	56.7		42.6		47.3	57.4	60.6	52.2	60.7	59.4	60.0	66.7	59.4	51.9	54.6	38.8	50.8	47.8	45.0	25.9	45.2	31.2	39.3	60.7	37.7	41.0	37.7
Temecula Preparatory	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	35777 Abelia St.	Winchester	92596	Riverside County	Temecula Preparatory District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(951) 926-6776	1,083	54	20.1	22.2%	389 (35.9%)	44 (4.1%)	379 (35.0%)	127 (11.7%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (0.8%)	134 (12.4%)								(n/a)	54.0	30.3		72.9		50.8	66.3	72.3	71.3	65.9	68.5	32.6	90.1	65.9	63.8	61.5	63.2	50.0	43.8	20.2	52.1	50.3	96.9				96.9
JCS - Pine Hills	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	29141 Vallejo Ave.	Temecula	92592	Riverside County	JCS - Pine Hills District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 765-5500	755	37	20.5	39.1%	355 (47.0%)	26 (3.4%)	243 (32.2%)	22 (2.9%)	12 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	93 (12.3%)								(n/a)	32.6	42.7	46.4			40.8	47.6	50.9	46.5	40.5	64.4	55.4	70.0	54.5	48.4	38.6	30.2	26.2	39.0	38.7	33.3	37.3	58.9	63.0	74.0	61.6	63.0	58.9
Murrieta Canyon Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	24150 Hayes Ave.	Murrieta	92562	Riverside County	Murrieta Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(951) 696-1661	369	25	15.0	59.6%	107 (29.0%)	24 (6.5%)	167 (45.3%)	31 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	30 (8.1%)								(n/a)	52.6	38.1		18.6		29.6	72.7		52.4	47.4	57.6	71.4	31.9	53.1	36.4		45.0	23.5	31.3	23.8	10.2	27.9	84.2	84.2	89.5	84.2	84.2	86.8

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