Serving 314 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hamlin Charter Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hamlin Charter Academy serves the northwest part of West Hills, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Families within this attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hamlin Charter Academy's student population of 314 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
314 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hamlin Charter Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamlin Charter Academy is 0.72, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3143 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
46%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamlin Charter Academy's ranking?
Hamlin Charter Academy is ranked #3143 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hamlin Charter Academy often compared to?
Hamlin Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Enadia Way Technology Charter, Welby Way Charter Elementary School And Gifted-high Ability Magnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hamlin Charter Academy?
314 students attend Hamlin Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Hamlin Charter Academy students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hamlin Charter Academy?
Hamlin Charter Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hamlin Charter Academy offer ?
Hamlin Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hamlin Charter Academy part of?
Hamlin Charter Academy is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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