Serving 270 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hamlin Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Hamlin Charter Academy's student population of 270 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hamlin Charter Academy is 0.74, 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)40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
43%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
20%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Hamlin Charter Academy?
270 students attend Hamlin Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Hamlin Charter Academy students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamlin Charter Academy?
Hamlin Charter Academy has a student ration of 18:1, 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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