Current Partnerships:
Bell Middle School
Partnership began: Jan 2021
https://bell.sandiegounified.org/
620 Briarwood Rd, San Diego, CA 92139
We have a richly diverse student population in the small community of Paradise Hills. Our diversity is inclusive of different ethnicities, religions, cultural backgrounds, social beliefs, gender and years of experience. Additionally, we border multiple San Diego communities so we see families from Bonita, National City, Lemon Grove and Spring Valley choosing Bell as their school of choice. We are 54% LatinX, 21% Filipino, 13% African American/Black, 8% Mixed Race, 4% White, Less than 1% of other ethnicities. 15% of our students are Homeless/Foster Care/Doubling Up. Over 20% of our students have a range of disabilities and 25% are students designated as English Learners. Our campus is trauma informed and we recognize that our work includes focusing on academics, as well as identifying and meeting the social emotional needs of students and the adults to create a healthy, safe and welcoming environment. Donations and acts of kindness from the Positive Movement Foundation help us address issues of generational poverty, compassion fatigue, individual and community trauma, and academic, social and food insecurities. The partnership instills hope and appreciation for basic humanity.
Knox Middle School
Partnership began: Jan 2022
https://knox.sandiegounified.org/
1098 S 49th St, San Diego, CA 92113
Knox was and is currently our second partner school. They are a Middle School located in National City, with 500+ students currently enrolled. They offer sixth, seventh, and eighth grade.
According to the San Diego County of Education’s SARC for 2022-2023; Knox Middle School’s student population is “93.4% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged, 24.4% Homeless, 36.4% English Learners, 20.2% Students with Disabilities, and 0.2% Foster Youth”.
The Positive Movement Foundation began their partnership with Knox in January of 2022. Since then, the school has seen a positive impact on teacher retention, attendance, and academic performance.
Willow Elementary
Partnership began: Dec 2022
https://www.sysdschools.org/willow
226 Willow Rd, San Diego, CA 92173
Willow was and is currently our third partner school. They are an Elementary School located in San Ysidro, bordering Tijuana, Mexico, with 650+ students currently enrolled. They offer TK through 6th grade.
According to the San Diego County of Education’s SARC for 2022-2023; Willow Elementary School’s student population is “72.1% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged, 35.1% Homeless, 74.7% English Learners, 14.7% Students with Disabilities, and 0.7% Foster Youth”.
The Positive Movement Foundation began their partnership with Willow in December of 2022. Since then, the school has seen a positive impact on attendance and staff morale.
Lemon Grove Academy
Partnership began: Aug 2023
https://lgam.lemongrovesd.net/
7866 Lincoln Street, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
Our partnership with +MVMNT has been a driving force behind the incredible turnaround at Lemon Grove Academy Middle School. Their commitment and approach to problem solving our site's biggest obstacles have brought about transformative results: suspension rates have dropped by over 50% and teacher retention has reached unprecedented levels, fostering a positive and thriving staff and student culture. Academically, we’ve celebrated remarkable progress with improved CAASPP Math and Reading (State Testing) scores across all grade levels. We’ve reached the highest Reading proficiency levels in our District Benchmark Assessments, with 28% of our students on or above grade level. Additionally, our commitment to creating a welcoming school environment is clear in our attendance numbers, with an average weekly attendance of over 94% all year, peaking at 95.5%! This is our best attendance rate compared to last year's highest average. As far as engagement, 19% of our students achieved perfect attendance and 40% were on the Honor Roll in the 1st quarter this year. This growth, paired with a 5% enrollment increase from last year, is proof of the value we are collectively adding to our school community every day.
As a community school, the generosity of +MVMNT’s donors has amplified our ability to serve students and families holistically. These contributions have supported targeted programs, academic interventions, and initiatives that empower both students and staff. Our teachers feel encouraged, valued, and appreciated—resulting in a more inspired and motivated team dedicated to nurturing student success. This renewed energy has created a safe, inclusive, and academically rigorous environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive.
Beyond the metrics, +MVMNT’s partnership is about building hope and community. Their support has instilled a sense of purpose in our students, fostering engagement and pride in their education. Together, we are transforming lives and proving what’s possible through the power of collaboration and belief in a brighter future. Thank you for your continued investment in our mission—it is truly making a difference.
Sherman Elementary School
Partnership began: Jan 2024
https://sherman.sandiegounified.org/
301 22nd St., San Diego, CA 92102
Sherman is one of the four partner schools we added for the 2024-2025 school year. We provided support in the semester of Spring of 2024, and have now added them on as a full partner school in the semester of Fall 2024. They are an Elementary School located in Sherman Heights, with 570+ students currently enrolled. They offer TK through 5th grade. Sherman is a community school that works towards providing support to their community.
According to the San Diego County of Education’s SARC for 2022-2023; Sherman Elementary Schools’s student population is “85.7% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged, 6.7% Homeless, 42.1% English Learners, 22.1% Students with Disabilities”.
Central Elementary School
Partnership began: Jan 2024
https://central.sandiegounified.org/
3878 Orange Ave., San Diego, CA 92105
Central Elementary School is located in the dense neighborhood community of City Heights in San Diego, California. We pride ourselves as the heart of City Heights. We are home to 570 students in preschool to 5th grade. Over 23% of our students have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP- Special Education), 60% of students are multilingual learners, and 10% of students are homeless or doubling up. Central is designated as a Title 1 school which means 94% of our student population is considered economically disadvantaged. We rank in the top 10 highest Title 1 ranking in San Diego Unified School District. Over the past 3 years Central Elementary has been working on implementing Restorative Practices and developing systematic interventions for all students with a focus on multilingual students and students with IEP’s. We believe this focus has allowed us to make progress with improving attendance, increasing math rates and decreasing suspension rates. We are still working to close the opportunity gap for our Multilingual Students in English Language Arts and English Language Development as is noted by the CA School Dashboard.
Chollas Mead Elementary School
Partnership began: Jan 2024
4525 Market St, San Diego, CA 92102
Chollas Mead is one of the four partner schools we added for the 2024-2025 school year. We provided support in the semester of Spring of 2024, and have now added them on as a full partner school in the semester of Fall 2024. They are an Elementary School located in the Diamond District neighborhood of San Diego, with 580+ students currently enrolled. They have two campuses with one central office. Chollas, their first campus contains grades 3rd, 4th, and 5th. Mead, their second campus, houses Pre K, 1st, and 2nd. Chollas Mead is a community school that works towards providing support to their community.
According to the San Diego County of Education’s SARC for 2022-2023; Chollas Mead Elementary Schools’s student population is “93.9% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged, 8.1% Homeless, 40.9% English Learners, 21.8% Students with Disabilities, and 0.2% Foster Youth”.
Juvenile Courts and Community Schools
Partnership began: Jan 2024
JCCS is one of the four partner schools we had added on for the 2024-2025 school year. We provided support in the semester of Spring of 2024, and have now added them on as a full partner school in the semester of Fall 2024. They are a Juvenile Court and Community School with four different campuses across San Diego.
According to the JCCS, they “provide a fully accredited educational program for school-age youth who are either wards of the court or have been referred by social services, probation, or one of the 42 school districts in San Diego County. Services are provided to students who are incarcerated, pregnant or parenting, in foster care, expelled, chronically truant, in drug treatment centers and group homes for neglected or abused children, and experiencing homelessness”.
Mission:
Empowering San Diego’s most vulnerable children & youth with the tools and support to create the future of their dreams. Our goal is to ensure that all children have access to the school supplies, computers, tutoring, mentoring, and overall support that they need in order to succeed.
Vision:
A world where every child has equitable access to educational tools and opportunities in order to enable their success.