Darby Avenue Charter
- Darby Avenue Charter serves 486 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Darby Avenue Charter places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Darby Avenue Charter's student population of 486 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 486 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Darby Avenue Charter's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2179 out of 9,595 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 15% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 44% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 6% |
| White | 32% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Granada Hills Granada Hills Charter High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 4662 students
0.7 miles
10535 Zelzah Ave.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818)360-2361 0.7 9-12 4662 - Porter Ranch Beckford Charter For Enriched Studies Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 623 students
0.9 miles
19130 Tulsa St.
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818)360-1924 0.9 K-5 623 - Northridge Andasol Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 432 students
1.3 miles
10126 Encino Ave.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818)349-8631 1.3 K-5 432 - Granada Hills Patrick Henry Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1085 students
1.3 miles
17340 San Jose St.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818)832-3870 1.3 6-8 1085 - Northridge Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 586 students
1.4 miles
9815 Topeka Dr.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818)886-2266 1.4 K-5 586
School Reviews
| 5 Excellent! Great Principal and teachers - Posted by Parent - Phong |
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