Serving 422 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Berenece Carlson Home Hospital ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: ≤5% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Berenece Carlson Home Hospital ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Berenece Carlson Home Hospital's student population of 422 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Berenece Carlson Home Hospital ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Berenece Carlson Home Hospital is 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7692 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
71%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤5%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Berenece Carlson Home Hospital's ranking?
Berenece Carlson Home Hospital is ranked #7692 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Berenece Carlson Home Hospital often compared to?
Berenece Carlson Home Hospitalis often viewed alongside schools like Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory And Transition Center, Charles Leroy Lowman Special Educational And Career Transition Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Berenece Carlson Home Hospital?
The graduation rate of Berenece Carlson Home Hospital is 5%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Berenece Carlson Home Hospital?
422 students attend Berenece Carlson Home Hospital.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Berenece Carlson Home Hospital students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Berenece Carlson Home Hospital?
Berenece Carlson Home Hospital has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Berenece Carlson Home Hospital offer ?
Berenece Carlson Home Hospital offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Berenece Carlson Home Hospital part of?
Berenece Carlson Home Hospital is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 6/9/2020
The highly dedicated Carlson Home, Hospital, Choa Teachers, Administrators, and Staff work towards one common goal. That goal is the whole-child-approach for academic success. These are the most caring, generous, inspiring, mindful, loving educators, and staff I have ever come across in my scholar career. Like Mr. Joe Salvemini used to say, Carlson is the gem of LAUSD! I am so honored to work among the best in the education field. If your child is receiving instructional services from a Carlson teacher, rest assured, your child is in good hands.
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