Serving 208 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Westside Global Awareness Magnet ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westside Global Awareness Magnet's student population of 208 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
208 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Westside Global Awareness Magnet ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westside Global Awareness Magnet is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6224 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
12%

Hispanic
61%
56%

Black
30%
5%

White
4%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westside Global Awareness Magnet's ranking?
Westside Global Awareness Magnet is ranked #6224 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Westside Global Awareness Magnet often compared to?
Westside Global Awareness Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Mark Twain Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Westside Global Awareness Magnet?
208 students attend Westside Global Awareness Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Westside Global Awareness Magnet students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westside Global Awareness Magnet?
Westside Global Awareness Magnet has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Westside Global Awareness Magnet offer ?
Westside Global Awareness Magnet offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Westside Global Awareness Magnet part of?
Westside Global Awareness Magnet is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Westside Global Awareness Magnet located?
Westside Global Awareness Magnet is located in the Venice neighborhood of Marina Del Rey, CA.
School Reviews
5 5/11/2009
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