Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy
Tel:
(818)349-4381
- Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy serves 554 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (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 50% (which is equal to the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 77%.
School Overview
- Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy's student population of 554 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 554 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy is 0.58, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #3694 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 60% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 23% | 23% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 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 Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy is Northridge Academy High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and 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 Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 1,310 student
0.3 miles
9351 Paso Robles Ave.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818)678-4100 0.3 6-8 1,310 - Northridge Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: 1-5 | 747 students
0.8 miles
17020 Labrador St.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818)349-4801 0.8 1-5 747 - Northridge Northridge Academy High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,080 student
1.0 miles
9601 Zelzah Ave.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818)700-2222 1.0 9-12 1,080 - North Hills Parthenia Street Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 600 students
1.0 miles
16825 Napa St.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818)891-6955 1.0 K-5 600 - Northridge Andasol Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 414 students
1.2 miles
10126 Encino Ave.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818)349-8631 1.2 K-5 414
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