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#2214 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 23% in state

California Creative Learning Academy

Elementary School · California Creative Learning Academy District · Los Angeles, CA

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

Charter

2709 Media Center Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90065

  • Math 32% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 45% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change-0.38 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendStable
Academics5.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-13.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.8 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-9.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.4:1
District spending per student$17,316
Chronic Absenteeism40.4%

Students at California Creative Learning Academy score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency32%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency45%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 38% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).

Show all 4 years by subject
2018
Math
29%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
23%
ELA
38%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)

Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

48.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where California Creative Learning Academy 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 77Very Walkable
  • Transit 52Good Transit
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,223/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Angeles), 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

$92,903

Median home value

$1,043,900

Median rent

$1,774/mo

College educated

40.3%

Homeownership

46.9%

Poverty rate

13.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90065; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ribet AcademyPrivate · tuition7.7privateK–120.2 mi48Compare →
Renaissance Arts AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified9.8K–120.3 mi462Compare →
Isana Octavia AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.2K–80.4 mi356Compare →
St Bernard Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3privateK–80.5 mi176Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

California Creative Learning Academy District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$17,316NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

California Creative Learning Academy is listed in California Creative Learning Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About California Creative Learning Academy

California Creative Learning Academy is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of California Creative Learning Academy District, serving approximately 349 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,214 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about California Creative Learning Academy

What grades does California Creative Learning Academy serve?

California Creative Learning Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend California Creative Learning Academy?

California Creative Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 349 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at California Creative Learning Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at California Creative Learning Academy is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does California Creative Learning Academy rank in CA?

California Creative Learning Academy ranks #2,214 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is California Creative Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

California Creative Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 California Creative Learning Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, California Creative Learning Academy has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is California Creative Learning Academy a charter school?

Yes, California Creative Learning Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is California Creative Learning Academy a Title I school?

No, California Creative Learning Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for California Creative Learning Academy?

48.1% of students at California Creative Learning Academy 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
349
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.4%
Area population (ZIP 90065)
45,075
Area average commute
30 min
Area median age
39.2
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 90065; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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