Crescendo Charter Preparatory Central (Closed 2012)

Crescendo Charter Preparatory Central serves 382 students in grades Kindergarten-4. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the California state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
382 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(10-11)
70-74%
58%
(10-11)
50-54%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
29%
56%
Black
71%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.42
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Source: 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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average).
How many students attend Crescendo Charter Preparatory Central?
382 students attend Crescendo Charter Preparatory Central.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Crescendo Charter Preparatory Central students are Black, and 29% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Crescendo Charter Preparatory Central offer ?
Crescendo Charter Preparatory Central offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Crescendo Charter Preparatory Central part of?
Crescendo Charter Preparatory Central is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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