Community Magnet Charter School is a magnet primary school of the Los Angeles Unified School District, located in Bel-Air, Los Angeles, California. It was previously located on the property of the Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies in Mid-City. Community is among the oldest magnet schools in LAUSD.
Serving 448 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Community Magnet Charter Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Community Magnet Charter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Community Magnet Charter Elementary School's student population of 448 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
448 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1977
School Rankings
Community Magnet Charter Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Community Magnet Charter Elementary School is 0.75, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#346 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
12%
Hispanic
13%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
37%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Community Magnet Charter Elementary School's ranking?
Community Magnet Charter Elementary School is ranked #346 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Community Magnet Charter Elementary School often compared to?
Community Magnet Charter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Community Magnet Charter Elementary School?
448 students attend Community Magnet Charter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Community Magnet Charter Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community Magnet Charter Elementary School?
Community Magnet Charter Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Community Magnet Charter Elementary School offer ?
Community Magnet Charter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Community Magnet Charter Elementary School part of?
Community Magnet Charter Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Community Magnet Charter Elementary School located?
Community Magnet Charter Elementary School is located in the Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Bel Air.
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