Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet Elementary School

6649 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406

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Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet Elementary School serves 260 students in grades 9-12.

Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 260 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet Elementary School's student population of 260 students has declined by 25% over five school years.

The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

260 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet Elementary School is 0.62, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#2060 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

11-19%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-59%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

54%

56%

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Black

White

29%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.62

0.63

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Graduation Rate

≥95%

85%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

55%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Los Angeles Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet Elementary School's ranking?

Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What schools are Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet Elementary School often compared to?

Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canoga Park Senior High School, Van Nuys Senior High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet Elementary School?

The graduation rate of Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet Elementary School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet Elementary School?

260 students attend Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

54% of Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet Elementary School?

Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet Elementary School offer ?

Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet Elementary School part of?

Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Presidents' Day/School Closed

February 20, 2023 (Monday)

Cesar Chavez Day/School Closed

March 31, 2023 (Friday)

Spring Break/School Closed - Acceleration Day

April 03, 2023 (Monday)

Spring Break/School Closed

April 05, 2023 (Wednesday)

Armenian Genocide Observed/School Closed

April 24, 2023 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 260 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education