Emerson Community Charter serves 474 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Math Proficiency: 36%
- Reading Proficiency: 47%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Emerson Community Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Emerson Community Charter's student population of 474 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Emerson Community Charter is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)47%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
42%
56%
Black
19%
5%
White
27%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Emerson Community Charter?
474 students attend Emerson Community Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Emerson Community Charter students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emerson Community Charter?
Emerson Community Charter has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Emerson Community Charter offer ?
Emerson Community Charter offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Emerson Community Charter part of?
Emerson Community Charter is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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