Open Charter Magnet

5540 W. 77th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 392 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Open Charter Magnet ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : 70%
  • : 76%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Open Charter Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Open Charter Magnet's student population of 392 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
392 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Open Charter Magnet is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
70%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Open Charter Magnet and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
76%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Open Charter Magnet and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Open Charter Magnet and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
8%
12%
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Hispanic
18%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Open Charter Magnet and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
27%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Open Charter Magnet and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
33%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.77
This chart display the diversity score of Open Charter Magnet and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Open Charter Magnet and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Open Charter Magnet and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Open Charter Magnet often compared to?
Open Charter Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Cowan Avenue Elementary School, Wish Community by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Open Charter Magnet?
392 students attend Open Charter Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Open Charter Magnet students are White, 27% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Open Charter Magnet?
Open Charter Magnet has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Open Charter Magnet offer ?
Open Charter Magnet offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Open Charter Magnet part of?
Open Charter Magnet is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Open Charter Magnet located?
Open Charter Magnet is located in the Westchester neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 9 other public schools located in Westchester.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : 70%
  • : 76%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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