Ararat Charter

6555 Sylmar Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 325 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ararat Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 45-49%
  • : 45-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ararat Charter's student population of 325 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
325 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ararat Charter is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
45-49%
40%
(18-19)
45-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
13%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
White
87%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.23
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Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Ararat Charter?
325 students attend Ararat Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Ararat Charter students are White, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ararat Charter?
Ararat Charter has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ararat Charter offer ?
Ararat Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ararat Charter part of?
Ararat Charter is part of Ararat Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 45-49%
  • : 45-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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