Sylmar Leadership Academy
Sylmar Leadership Academy serves 878 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 878 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 43%
- Reading Proficiency: 55%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sylmar Leadership Academy's student population of 878 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
878 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sylmar Leadership Academy is 0.14, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)43%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
93%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
2%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Sylmar Leadership Academy?
878 students attend Sylmar Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Sylmar Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sylmar Leadership Academy?
Sylmar Leadership Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sylmar Leadership Academy offer ?
Sylmar Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sylmar Leadership Academy part of?
Sylmar Leadership Academy is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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