Darby Avenue Charter
- Darby Avenue Charter serves 472 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Darby Avenue Charter placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Darby Avenue Charter places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Darby Avenue Charter's student population of 472 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 472 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Darby Avenue Charter is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Darby Avenue Charter is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1775 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 14% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 47% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 28% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Darby Avenue Charter is Granada Hills Charter High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Patrick Henry Middle School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Beckford Charter For Enriched Studies (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Granada Hills Granada Hills Charter High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 4,739 students
0.7 miles
10535 Zelzah Ave.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 360-2361 0.7 9-12 4,739 - Porter Ranch Beckford Charter For Enriched Studies Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 606 students
0.9 miles
19130 Tulsa St.
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 360-1924 0.9 K-5 606 - Northridge Andasol Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 414 students
1.3 miles
10126 Encino Ave.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-8631 1.3 K-5 414 - Granada Hills Patrick Henry Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 1,161 student
1.3 miles
17340 San Jose St.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 832-3870 1.3 6-8 1,161 - Northridge Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 610 students
1.4 miles
9815 Topeka Dr.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-2266 1.4 K-5 610
School Reviews
| 5 Excellent! Great Principal and teachers - Posted by Parent - Phong |
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