Excellent
#507 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 5% in state
Alta California Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Panorama City, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14859 Rayen St., Panorama City, CA 91402
- Math 40% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alta California Elementary score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 14 points across the 15-year record (2010–2024) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alta California Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,369
Median home value
$586,500
Median rent
$1,607/mo
College educated
18.8%
Homeownership
34.4%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91402; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Academy for SuccessEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–2 | 0.2 mi | 203 | Compare → |
| Rosa Parks Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 518 | Compare → |
| Panorama City ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 466 | Compare → |
| Plummer ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 629 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #75 of 769
- District spending per student
- $22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alta California Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alta California Elementary
Alta California Elementary is a public elementary school in Panorama City, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 617 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #507 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alta California Elementary
What grades does Alta California Elementary serve?
Alta California Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Alta California Elementary?
Alta California Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 617 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta California Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alta California Elementary is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alta California Elementary rank in CA?
Alta California Elementary ranks #507 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Alta California Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Alta California Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alta California Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alta California Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Alta California Elementary a charter school?
No, Alta California Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alta California Elementary a Title I school?
No, Alta California Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alta California Elementary?
94.2% of students at Alta California Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 617
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.6%
- Phone
- (818) 830-4400
- Area population (ZIP 91402)
- 66,710
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91402; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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