Very Good
#1868 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 20% in state
Center for Advanced Learning
Elementary School · Center for Advanced Learning District · Los Angeles, CA
A charter elementary school in Los Angeles, CA where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4016 South Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90011
- Math 25% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Center for Advanced Learning score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Center for Advanced Learning 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 79Very Walkable
- Transit 57Good Transit
- Bike 80Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,781
Median home value
$575,200
Median rent
$1,497/mo
College educated
6.2%
Homeownership
26.3%
Poverty rate
26.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90011; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wadsworth Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 552 | Compare → |
| Quincy Jones ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 239 | Compare → |
| Synergy Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Harmony ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 451 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Center for Advanced Learning District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,285NCES 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.
Center for Advanced Learning is listed in Center for Advanced Learning District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Center for Advanced Learning
Center for Advanced Learning is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Center for Advanced Learning District, serving approximately 247 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,868 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Center for Advanced Learning
What grades does Center for Advanced Learning serve?
Center for Advanced Learning serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Center for Advanced Learning?
Center for Advanced Learning has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center for Advanced Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Center for Advanced Learning is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Center for Advanced Learning rank in CA?
Center for Advanced Learning ranks #1,868 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Center for Advanced Learning's MySchoolScout rating?
Center for Advanced Learning has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Center for Advanced Learning?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Center for Advanced Learning has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Center for Advanced Learning a charter school?
Yes, Center for Advanced Learning is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Center for Advanced Learning a Title I school?
No, Center for Advanced Learning is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Center for Advanced Learning?
95.5% of students at Center for Advanced Learning 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
- 247
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.4%
- Phone
- (323) 232-0245
- Area population (ZIP 90011)
- 102,784
- Area average commute
- 33.5 min
- Area median age
- 31
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 90011; 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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