Serving 421 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Nestle Avenue Charter ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Nestle Avenue Charter serves the northwest part of Tarzana, CA, covering an area of approximately 3.5 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nestle Avenue Charter's student population of 421 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
421 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2010
School Rankings
Nestle Avenue Charter ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nestle Avenue Charter 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
#2283 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
23%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Nestle Avenue Charter's ranking?
Nestle Avenue Charter is ranked #2283 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Nestle Avenue Charter often compared to?
Nestle Avenue Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Wilbur Charter For Enriched Academics, Encino Charter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Nestle Avenue Charter?
421 students attend Nestle Avenue Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Nestle Avenue Charter students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nestle Avenue Charter?
Nestle Avenue Charter has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Nestle Avenue Charter offer ?
Nestle Avenue Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Nestle Avenue Charter part of?
Nestle Avenue Charter is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Calendar
View the Nestle Avenue Charter yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
SCHOOL CLOSED - VETERANS DAY
November 11, 2026 (Wednesday)
SCHOOL CLOSED-THANKSGIVING WEEK
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
SCHOOL CLOSED-THANKSGIVING WEEK
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
SCHOOL CLOSED-THANKSGIVING WEEK
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
SCHOOL CLOSED-THANKSGIVING WEEK
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
i went there in the 50' 50's and they made the best chocolate cookies ever, i would love to have the recipe, PLEASE.. this school was the best. thank you sure hope you can help.
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