Below Average
#8172 of 9,539 schools in CA
Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista
Elementary School · Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista District · Los Angeles, CA
A charter elementary school in Los Angeles, CA where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11561 Gateway Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064
- Math 41% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2018, to 46% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Transit 63Good Transit
- Bike 93Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$129,703
Median home value
$1,746,800
Median rent
$2,710/mo
College educated
70.6%
Homeownership
50.5%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90064; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | K–7 | 0.3 mi | 252 | Compare → |
| Brawerman Elementary School West of Wilshire Blvd TemplePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Brawerman West Elementary of Wilshire Blvd TemplePrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 282 | Compare → |
| Wildwood School K-12Private · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 739 | 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.
Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,657NCES 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.
Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista is listed in Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista
Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista District, serving approximately 498 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #8,172 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista
What grades does Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista serve?
Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista?
Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista has an enrollment of approximately 498 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista?
The student-teacher ratio at Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista rank in CA?
Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista ranks #8,172 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista's MySchoolScout rating?
Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista a charter school?
Yes, Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista a Title I school?
No, Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista?
59.2% of students at Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista 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
- 498
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.3%
- Phone
- (424) 248-0544
- Area population (ZIP 90064)
- 26,494
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 90064; 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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