Serving 531 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sherman Oaks Elementary 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 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter's student population of 531 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
531 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter is 0.64, 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
#1722 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
24%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
54%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter's ranking?
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter is ranked #1722 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter often compared to?
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Dixie Canyon Community Charter, Carpenter Community Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter?
531 students attend Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter?
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter offer ?
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter part of?
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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