Current Partnerships:
Bell Middle School
Partnership began: Jan 2021
https://bell.sandiegounified.org/
620 Briarwood Rd, San Diego, CA 92139
Bell Middle School was Positive Movement Foundation's first partner school and remains a cornerstone of our work. Located in the Paradise Hills community, Bell serves 698 students in grades 6–8, many of whom face significant economic and social barriers. Since 2021, Positive Movement Foundation has partnered with Bell to provide student enrichment, wellness programming, educator appreciation, family support, and essential resources that strengthen school climate, increase student engagement, and remove barriers to academic success. Bell continues to demonstrate the impact of sustained school-community partnerships that invest in both students and educators.
2024–2025 School Accountability Report Card (SARC) - Students
Socioeconomically disadvantaged
81.7%
Experiencing homelessness
16.4%
Special education services
19.6%
English Learners
4.3%
Foster youth
0.03%
Knox Middle School
Partnership began: Jan 2022
https://knox.sandiegounified.org/
1098 S 49th St, San Diego, CA 92113
Knox Middle School became Positive Movement Foundation's second partner school in 2022. Serving more than 500 students in grades 6–8, Knox supports one of the highest-need student populations in San Diego County. Through this partnership, Positive Movement Foundation provides enrichment programming, wellness initiatives, educator appreciation, family support, and student engagement opportunities designed to improve school climate, attendance, and overall student success. Knox has also demonstrated measurable improvements in student outcomes through our collaborative efforts.
According to the 2024–2025 SARC - Students
Socioeconomically disadvantaged
96.3%
Experiencing homelessness
27.7%
Special education services
22.3%
English Learners
28.9%
Foster youth
0.06%
Willow Elementary
Partnership began: Dec 2022
https://www.sysdschools.org/willow
226 Willow Rd, San Diego, CA 92173
Willow Elementary School serves approximately 600 students in Transitional Kindergarten through 6th grade in the border community of San Ysidro. Located just north of the U.S.–Mexico border, the school serves a culturally rich and linguistically diverse community. Positive Movement Foundation partners with Willow to provide student enrichment, wellness programming, educator support, family engagement, and resources that foster a positive learning environment while addressing the unique needs of students and families in this border community.
According to the 2024–2025 SARC - Students
Socioeconomically disadvantaged
71.7%
Experiencing homelessness
31.6
Special education services
18.8%
English Learners
71.5%
Foster youth
.5%
Lemon Grove Academy
Partnership began: Aug 2023
https://lgam.lemongrovesd.net/
7866 Lincoln Street, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
Lemon Grove Academy Middle School serves approximately 570 students in grades 7–8 and joined Positive Movement Foundation's network of partner schools in 2023. Our partnership focuses on student enrichment, wellness programming, educator appreciation, and family engagement while helping students build confidence, increase school connectedness, and improve overall well-being.
According to the 2024–2025 SARC - Students
Socioeconomically disadvantaged
81%
Experiencing homelessness
8.3
Student with Disabilities
17.4%
English Learners
29.8%
Foster youth
.2%
Sherman Elementary School
Partnership began: Jan 2024
https://sherman.sandiegounified.org/
301 22nd St., San Diego, CA 92102
Sherman Elementary School serves approximately 530 students in Transitional Kindergarten through 5th grade in the historic Sherman Heights neighborhood. Positive Movement Foundation began supporting Sherman during Spring 2024 before expanding into a full partnership for the 2024–2025 school year. Through our partnership, we provide wellness experiences, enrichment opportunities, educator appreciation, and family support that strengthen school culture and help students succeed academically and socially.
According to the 2024–2025 SARC - Students
Socioeconomically disadvantaged
85.6%
Experiencing homelessness
6%
Student with Disabilities
25.8%
English Learners
37.4%
Foster youth
.4%
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 heart of City Heights, one of San Diego's most culturally diverse communities. The school serves approximately 525 students from preschool through 5th grade and is designated as a Title I school, with 95.6% of students identified as socioeconomically disadvantaged, ranking among the highest Title I schools in San Diego Unified School District. We partner closely with Central to provide student enrichment, educator appreciation, wellness programming, family support, and essential resources. Together, these efforts have contributed to measurable improvements in student behavior, attendance, and overall school climate.
According to the 2024–2025 SARC - Students
Socioeconomically disadvantaged
95.6%
Experiencing homelessness
9.7%
Student with Disabilities
22.5%
English Learners
61.2%
Foster youth
.4%
Chollas Mead Elementary School
Partnership began: Jan 2024
4525 Market St, San Diego, CA 92102
Chollas Mead Elementary School serves approximately 580 students across two campuses in San Diego's Diamond District. One campus serves preschool through 2nd grade, while the second serves grades 3–5. We partner with Chollas Mead to provide wellness programming, enrichment opportunities, educator appreciation, and family engagement initiatives that help create safe, supportive, and engaging learning environments for students and staff.
According to the 2024–2025 SARC - Students
Socioeconomically disadvantaged
94.2%
Experiencing homelessness
15.4%
Student with Disabilities
38%
English Learners
37.6%
Foster youth
.2%
Juvenile Courts and Community Schools
Partnership began: Jan 2024
Juvenile Court and Community Schools (JCCS) provides a fully accredited educational program across multiple campuses serving some of San Diego County's most vulnerable youth. Students include those who are incarcerated, involved with the juvenile justice system, in foster care, pregnant or parenting, experiencing homelessness, recovering in treatment programs, or referred through one of San Diego County's 42 school districts.We partner with JCCS to provide wellness programming, enrichment opportunities, educator support, and essential resources that promote resilience, belonging, and hope while helping students overcome significant life challenges and successfully reconnect with education.
According to the 2024–2025 SARC - Students
Socioeconomically disadvantaged
94.1%
Experiencing homelessness
23.1%
Student with Disabilities
20.4%
English Learners
38.2%
Foster youth
2.5%
Migrant
.6%