La Tijera K-8 Charter School Academy Of Excellence
La Tijera K-8 Charter School Academy Of Excellence serves 696 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
La Tijera K-8 Charter School Academy Of Excellence 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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
School Overview
La Tijera K-8 Charter School Academy Of Excellence's student population of 696 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 696 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
La Tijera K-8 Charter School Academy Of Excellence is ranked within the bottom 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 diversity score of La Tijera K-8 Charter School Academy Of Excellence is 0.49, 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 Testing Rank | #6025 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 36% | 54% |
| Black | 62% | 5% |
| White | n/a | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Inglewood Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to La Tijera K-8 Charter School Academy Of Excellence is Inglewood High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Frank D. Parent (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Inglewood Frank D. Parent Grades: K-8 | 552 students
0.4 miles
5354 W. 64th St.
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 680-5430 0.4 K-8 552 - Inglewood Highland Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 588 students
0.7 miles
430 Venice Way
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 680-5460 0.7 K-6 588 - Inglewood Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 399 students
0.8 miles
830 N. La Brea Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 671-5578 0.8 K-5 399 - Inglewood Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 192 students
0.8 miles
830 N. La Brea Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 671-5578 0.8 6-8 192 - Los Angeles Open Charter Magnet Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 407 students
1.0 miles
5540 W. 77th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 568-0735 1.0 K-5 407
School Reviews
| 5 Review on Activities with the school board and children at afterschool activities as well - Posted by Parent - Jacks |
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