Icef Lou Dantzler Preparatory Academy
Tel:
(323)290-6968
- Icef Lou Dantzler Preparatory Academy serves 388 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Icef Lou Dantzler Preparatory Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Top Placements
Icef Lou Dantzler Preparatory Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Icef Lou Dantzler Preparatory Academy's student population of 388 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 63% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 388 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Icef Lou Dantzler Preparatory Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Icef Lou Dantzler Preparatory Academy is 0.50, 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 (16-17) | #9378 out of 9584 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 38% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 12% |
| Hispanic | 44% | 54% |
| Black | 56% | 5% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 96% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 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 and middle school to Icef Lou Dantzler Preparatory Academy is Foshay Learning Center (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Angeles Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 582 students
0.1 miles
1260 W. 36th Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323)733-9186 0.1 K-5 582 - Los Angeles John W. Mack Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 404 students
0.3 miles
3020 S. Catalina St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323)730-7620 0.3 K-5 404 - Los Angeles Foshay Learning Center Grades: K-12 | 1,886 student
0.6 miles
3751 S. Harvard Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323)373-2700 0.6 K-12 1,886 - Los Angeles Vermont Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 629 students
0.6 miles
1435 W. 27th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323)733-2195 0.6 K-5 629 - Los Angeles Birdielee V. Bright Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 650 students
0.8 miles
1771 W. 36th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323)733-1178 0.8 K-5 650
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