Excellent
#1430 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 15% in state
Carlos Santana Arts Academy
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · North Hills, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9301 Columbus Ave., North Hills, CA 91343
- Math 31% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carlos Santana Arts Academy score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2010–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2018, reaching 33% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 23% (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
86.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carlos Santana Arts 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- 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
$81,719
Median home value
$751,000
Median rent
$1,796/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
49.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91343; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plummer ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–6 | 0.3 mi | 629 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of PeacePrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Peace ElementaryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Achievers Academy PreschoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–3 | 0.5 mi | 10 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #172 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
Carlos Santana Arts Academy is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carlos Santana Arts Academy
Carlos Santana Arts Academy is a public elementary school in North Hills, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 379 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,430 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carlos Santana Arts Academy
What grades does Carlos Santana Arts Academy serve?
Carlos Santana Arts Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Carlos Santana Arts Academy?
Carlos Santana Arts Academy has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlos Santana Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlos Santana Arts Academy is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carlos Santana Arts Academy rank in CA?
Carlos Santana Arts Academy ranks #1,430 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Carlos Santana Arts Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Carlos Santana Arts Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Carlos Santana Arts Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carlos Santana Arts Academy has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Carlos Santana Arts Academy a charter school?
No, Carlos Santana Arts Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carlos Santana Arts Academy a Title I school?
No, Carlos Santana Arts Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carlos Santana Arts Academy?
86.5% of students at Carlos Santana Arts 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
- 379
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.5%
- Phone
- (818) 920-4060
- Area population (ZIP 91343)
- 61,607
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 91343; 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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