Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy
Tel:
(818)349-4381
- Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy serves 548 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 41% (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 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy's student population of 548 students has stayed relatively flat 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 | 548 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy is 0.60, which is less 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 | #3107 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 10% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 58% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 6% |
| White | 23% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 17% | 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 Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy is Northridge Academy High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Northridge Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1373 students
0.3 miles
9351 Paso Robles Ave.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818)678-4100 0.3 6-8 1373 - Northridge Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School Alternative School
Grades: 1-5 | 744 students
0.8 miles
17020 Labrador St.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818)349-4801 0.8 1-5 744 - Northridge Northridge Academy High School Grades: 9-12 | 1058 students
1.0 miles
9601 Zelzah Ave.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818)700-2222 1.0 9-12 1058 - North Hills Parthenia Street Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 631 students
1.0 miles
16825 Napa St.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818)891-6955 1.0 K-5 631 - Northridge Andasol Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 432 students
1.2 miles
10126 Encino Ave.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818)349-8631 1.2 K-5 432
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