Excellent
#1114 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 12% in state
Dixie Canyon Community Charter
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Sherman Oaks, CA
A Los Angeles Unified charter elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4220 Dixie Canyon Ave., Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
- Math 64% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dixie Canyon Community Charter score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 65% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dixie Canyon Community Charter 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 89Very Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- 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
$112,119
Median home value
$1,323,500
Median rent
$2,239/mo
College educated
62.9%
Homeownership
37.5%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91423; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis De Sales SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8 | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| St. Francis De SalesPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| Merdinian Armenian Evangelical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 182 | Compare → |
| C. and E. Merdinian Armenian Evangelical SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 332 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #132 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
Dixie Canyon Community Charter is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dixie Canyon Community Charter
Dixie Canyon Community Charter is a public elementary school in Sherman Oaks, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 645 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,114 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dixie Canyon Community Charter
What grades does Dixie Canyon Community Charter serve?
Dixie Canyon Community Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Dixie Canyon Community Charter?
Dixie Canyon Community Charter has an enrollment of approximately 645 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dixie Canyon Community Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Dixie Canyon Community Charter is 24.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dixie Canyon Community Charter rank in CA?
Dixie Canyon Community Charter ranks #1,114 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Dixie Canyon Community Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Dixie Canyon Community Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Dixie Canyon Community Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dixie Canyon Community Charter has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dixie Canyon Community Charter a charter school?
Yes, Dixie Canyon Community Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Dixie Canyon Community Charter a Title I school?
No, Dixie Canyon Community Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dixie Canyon Community Charter?
29.0% of students at Dixie Canyon Community Charter 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
- 645
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (818) 784-6283
- Area population (ZIP 91423)
- 32,536
- Area average commute
- 32.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 91423; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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