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#7552 of 9,539 schools in CA
Bennett/kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence
Elementary School · Inglewood Unified · Inglewood, CA
An Inglewood Unified elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11710 South Cherry Ave., Inglewood, CA 90303
- Math 25% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 27.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bennett/kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bennett/kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 59Good Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,315/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Inglewood), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,853
Median home value
$764,200
Median rent
$1,709/mo
College educated
17.7%
Homeownership
39.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90303; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worthington Tk-6 ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 259 | Compare → |
| YorkEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 460 | Compare → |
| KornblumEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 550 | Compare → |
| Woodworth-monroe Tk-8 AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 611 | 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.
Inglewood Unified
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #6 of 16
- District spending per student
- $21,521NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bennett/kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence is listed in Inglewood Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bennett/kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence
Bennett/kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence is a public elementary school in Inglewood, CA, part of Inglewood Unified, serving approximately 470 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 27.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,552 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bennett/kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence
What grades does Bennett/kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence serve?
Bennett/kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Bennett/kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence?
Bennett/kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence has an enrollment of approximately 470 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bennett/kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Bennett/kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence is 27.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bennett/kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence rank in CA?
Bennett/kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence ranks #7,552 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Bennett/kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence's MySchoolScout rating?
Bennett/kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Bennett/kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bennett/kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bennett/kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence a charter school?
No, Bennett/kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bennett/kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence a Title I school?
No, Bennett/kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bennett/kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence?
90.4% of students at Bennett/kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 470
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.1%
- Phone
- (310) 680-5400
- Area population (ZIP 90303)
- 23,169
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 90303; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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