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Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet vs. Pomelo Community Charter

Should you attend Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet or Pomelo Community Charter? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet
23456 Welby Way
West Hills, CA 91307
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Pomelo Community Charter
7633 March Ave.
Canoga Park, CA 91304
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Pomelo Community Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 777 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 587 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pomelo Community Charter ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
777 students
587 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet over the years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pomelo Community Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pomelo Community Charter.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pomelo Community Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pomelo Community Charter with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.

Test Scores

#60 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 1%)
#1811 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pomelo Community Charter, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
90%
(Top 1% in CA)
50%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pomelo Community Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
87%
(Top 5% in CA)
63%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pomelo Community Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 1% in CA)
40-44%
(Top 30% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pomelo Community Charter by grade.
Kindergarten Students
91
138
Grade 1 Students
116
82
Grade 2 Students
143
98
Grade 3 Students
143
99
Grade 4 Students
141
83
Grade 5 Students
143
87

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pomelo Community Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
33%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pomelo Community Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pomelo Community Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Black
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pomelo Community Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
32%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pomelo Community Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pomelo Community Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
0.74
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pomelo Community Charter, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pomelo Community Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pomelo Community Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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