MethodSchools

Summary:

MethodSchools is an alternative public charter virtual school located in Murrieta, CA that serves grades K-12 with 342 students. While the school has a very high four-year graduation rate of 92.9%, it struggles academically compared to state and local averages, with lower proficiency rates on standardized tests. MethodSchools serves a more economically disadvantaged population, with 39.77% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 20.2%.

One of MethodSchools' key strengths is its high four-year graduation rate, which is significantly higher than the state average of 84.8%. However, the school's students underperform academically compared to their peers statewide, with lower proficiency rates on Smarter Balanced Assessments across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 11th grade English Language Arts, MethodSchools had 51.04% proficiency compared to the state average of 55.73%, and in 11th grade math, MethodSchools had 33.33% proficiency compared to the state average of 27.9%.

When comparing MethodSchools to nearby alternative schools, it performs relatively well on graduation rates but lags behind in academic outcomes. For instance, Santa Rosa Academy, another alternative charter school in the area, has much higher test scores across the board compared to MethodSchools. Additionally, MethodSchools has a high student-teacher ratio of 19.9, which is higher than many of the nearby schools, potentially impacting the level of individualized attention and support students receive. Overall, MethodSchools appears to be a high-performing school in terms of graduation rates but has room for improvement in academic outcomes while maintaining its strength in this area.


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Public, Charter, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 38750 Sky Canyon Dr.
       Murrieta, CA  92563-2561


(760) 224-0758

District: MethodSchools District

SchoolDigger Rank:
3756th of 5,862 California Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  19.9 Help
Number of students:  342

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.4%
Hispanic:
32.5%
African American:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.8% Help


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Compare Details MethodSchools ranks worse than 64.1% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.23. (See more...)
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Compare Details MethodSchools ranks worse than 63% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.43. (See more...)
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Compare Details MethodSchools ranks better than 59.7% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.15. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at MethodSchools who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

MethodSchools:

SchoolDigger ranks MethodSchools 3756th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See MethodSchools in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks MethodSchools 1749th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See MethodSchools in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks MethodSchools 936th of 2323 California public high schools. (See MethodSchools in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for MethodSchools

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Rank History for all elementary school students at MethodSchools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 33.84 3542nd 5883 39.8%
2023 28.87 3992nd 5874 32.0%
2024 32.23 3756th 5862 35.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at MethodSchools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 20.46 4668th 5663 17.6%
2023 27.03 4036th 5650 28.6%
2024 29.08 3905th 5636 30.7%
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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 MethodSchools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.95 1485th 2715 45.3%
2022 28.64 1839th 2740 32.9%
2023 28.12 1897th 2802 32.3%
2024 31.43 1749th 2777 37.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at MethodSchools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.58 2191st 2549 14.0%
2024 31.31 1717th 2575 33.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at MethodSchools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 56.68 892nd 2509 64.4%
2023 42.06 1278th 2547 49.8%
2024 37.25 1427th 2546 44.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at MethodSchools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.76 1878th 2407 22.0%
2022 20.12 2046th 2527 19.0%
2023 26.90 1792nd 2558 29.9%
2024 30.16 1670th 2547 34.4%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at MethodSchools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 53.91 888th 2359 62.4%
2023 32.04 1559th 2391 34.8%
2024 28.64 1695th 2383 28.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at MethodSchools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 10.03 1444th 1555 7.1%
2023 18.38 1280th 1552 17.5%
2024 32.80 1008th 1535 34.3%
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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 MethodSchools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.64 860th 2133 59.7%
2022 40.24 1171st 2123 44.8%
2023 29.29 1437th 2348 38.8%
2024 47.15 936th 2323 59.7%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at MethodSchools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.19 657th 786 16.4%
2024 14.42 661st 804 17.8%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at MethodSchools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.59 441st 1547 71.5%
2024 51.78 468th 1534 69.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at MethodSchools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 11.07 1844th 1943 5.1%
2023 24.04 1569th 2247 30.2%
2024 42.20 1070th 2235 52.1%
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Rank History for high school Female students at MethodSchools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 33.12 1199th 1858 35.5%
2023 30.79 1318th 2118 37.8%
2024 50.82 806th 2098 61.6%
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Rank History for high school Male students at MethodSchools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.53 1112th 1880 40.9%
2022 40.74 1036th 1916 45.9%
2023 27.18 1417th 2207 35.8%
2024 43.15 971st 2172 55.3%
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Rank History for high school African American students at MethodSchools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.87 145th 720 79.9%
2024 69.09 164th 721 77.3%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at MethodSchools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 30.04 1312th 1861 29.5%
2023 32.95 1304th 2142 39.1%
2024 54.66 725th 2125 65.9%
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Rank History for high school White students at MethodSchools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 14.38 1047th 1204 13.0%
2023 11.02 1227th 1434 14.4%
2024 29.12 925th 1406 34.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for MethodSchools

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 49 10 3 29 0 1 8 0 100
2020 63 23 0 47 0 3 17 0 153
2021 205 48 9 137 6 4 49 0 458
2022 161 25 5 111 7 1 21 0 331
2023 152 32 8 111 5 2 32 0 342

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 MethodSchools

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 100 3.0 33.2 39
2020 153 n/a n/a 56.2
2021 458 13.4 34.0 39.3
2022 331 16.5 20.0 35.6
2023 342 17.1 19.9 39.8

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 MethodSchools

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 100 3.0 33.2 39
2020 153 n/a n/a 56.2
2021 458 13.4 34.0 39.3
2022 331 16.5 20.0 35.6
2023 342 17.1 19.9 39.8

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 MethodSchools

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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1485th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1897th of 2802 Middle schools
 13%
Ranks 860th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1437th of 2348 High schools
 20.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (MethodSchools)54.638.5
 16.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (MethodSchools)2515.4
 9.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (MethodSchools)5030.3
 19.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (MethodSchools)2533.3
 8.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (MethodSchools)31.325.9
 5.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (MethodSchools)17.717
 0.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (MethodSchools)26.711.3
 15.4%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (MethodSchools)23.138
 14.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (MethodSchools)2014.1
 5.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (MethodSchools)33.311.7
 21.6%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students100342
 242%
African American1032
 220%
American Indian05
Asian38
 166.7%
Hispanic29111
 282.8%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White49152
 210.2%
Two or More Races832
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39%39.8%
 0.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 342 students attended MethodSchools.

Students at MethodSchools are 44% White, 32% Hispanic, 9% African American, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.

MethodSchools ranks 3756th of 5862 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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