Serving 364 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carlos Santana Arts Academy 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 13%
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carlos Santana Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Carlos Santana Arts Academy's student population of 364 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Carlos Santana Arts Academy is 0.27, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)13%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
85%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Carlos Santana Arts Academy often compared to?
Carlos Santana Arts Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Valley Charter Elementary School, Vintage Math/science/technology Magnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Carlos Santana Arts Academy?
364 students attend Carlos Santana Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Carlos Santana Arts Academy students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carlos Santana Arts Academy?
Carlos Santana Arts Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Carlos Santana Arts Academy offer ?
Carlos Santana Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Carlos Santana Arts Academy part of?
Carlos Santana Arts Academy is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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