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Charter elementary school · Aveson School of Leaders District · Altadena, California

Aveson School of Leaders

Aveson School of Leaders rates 4.6, right at the middle of Aveson School of Leaders District's elementary schools, whose rated median is 4.6.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
4.6this school

4.6 on a one-to-ten scale; the Aveson School of Leaders District median is 4.6.

#8,252 of 9,557 schools in California · Aveson School of Leaders District: 1 elementary schools rated, median 4.6

The brief

A charter elementary school in Altadena, CA where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 8,252 of 9,557 schools in California and 1 of 1 in Aveson School of Leaders District.

Aveson School of Leaders is a charter school: it enrolls by application rather than by address, so check its enrollment process directly before choosing a neighborhood for it.

Math53%12 points above the California average of 41%2025 CAASPP
Reading50%3 points above the California average of 47%2025 CAASPP
Proficiency has held near 52% across the 8-year record (2018–2025).2025 CAASPP; 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
2.0
50% of the rating
Academics
6.9
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
7.5
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

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 · 2025 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 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 · 2025 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 91001; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Aveson School of Leaders and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$133,840
Median home value
$1,085,000
Median rent
$2,298/mo
College educated
52.1%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
7.2%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
11
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
4
Somewhat Bikeable
County reported crime
2,710/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
26%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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Four grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and three rate higher than Aveson School of Leaders.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Aveson School of Leaders

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Aveson School of Leaders is a free, public charter school serving students from Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through 12th grade 1. The institution describes itself as a school of possibilities and emphasizes a set of core values known as 'The Aveson Way' 1. These values include Appreciate, Empathize, Persevere, Reflect, Explore, Know, Imagine, and Shine 1. The school promotes radical acceptance, diversity, and empathy as central to its community culture 1. It encourages students to tackle challenges with courage and curiosity, viewing reflection and questioning as tools for improvement and learning 1. The educational approach focuses on pursuing knowledge, inventiveness, and creating inclusive spaces where all students feel valued and empowered 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.aveson.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Aveson School of Leaders serve?

Aveson School of Leaders serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Aveson School of Leaders?

Aveson School of Leaders has an enrollment of approximately 334 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Aveson School of Leaders?

The student-teacher ratio at Aveson School of Leaders is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Aveson School of Leaders rank in CA?

Aveson School of Leaders ranks #8,252 of 9,557 schools in CA.

What is Aveson School of Leaders's MySchoolScout rating?

Aveson School of Leaders has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Aveson School of Leaders?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Aveson School of Leaders has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

Is Aveson School of Leaders a charter school?

Yes, Aveson School of Leaders is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Aveson School of Leaders a Title I school?

No, Aveson School of Leaders is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aveson School of Leaders?

26.0% of students at Aveson School of Leaders 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 facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
334
Student-teacher ratio
19.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Rank in district
#1 of 1
Schools in district
1
District spending per student
$17,043
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 91001)
36,402
Area average commute
27.9 min
Area median age
46.1

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.