Below Average
#7802 of 9,539 schools in CA
Equitas Academy 4
Middle School · Equitas Academy 4 District · Los Angeles, CA
A charter middle school in Los Angeles, CA where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2501 West 7th St., Los Angeles, CA 90057
- Math 17% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Equitas Academy 4 score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 30% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Equitas Academy 4 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 85Excellent Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- 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
$44,876
Median home value
$694,500
Median rent
$1,395/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
4.2%
Poverty rate
27.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90057; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equitas Academy #2Charter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | 5–8 | 0.2 mi | 401 | Compare → |
| Pilgrim SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 328 | Compare → |
| Rise Kohyang MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 0.4 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| New Covenant AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 144 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Equitas Academy 4 District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,564NCES 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.
Equitas Academy 4 is listed in Equitas Academy 4 District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Equitas Academy 4
Equitas Academy 4 is a public middle school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Equitas Academy 4 District, serving approximately 420 students in grades 5th-8th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,802 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Equitas Academy 4
What grades does Equitas Academy 4 serve?
Equitas Academy 4 serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Equitas Academy 4?
Equitas Academy 4 has an enrollment of approximately 420 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Equitas Academy 4?
The student-teacher ratio at Equitas Academy 4 is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Equitas Academy 4 rank in CA?
Equitas Academy 4 ranks #7,802 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Equitas Academy 4's MySchoolScout rating?
Equitas Academy 4 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Equitas Academy 4?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Equitas Academy 4 has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Equitas Academy 4 a charter school?
Yes, Equitas Academy 4 is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Equitas Academy 4 a Title I school?
No, Equitas Academy 4 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Equitas Academy 4?
94.0% of students at Equitas Academy 4 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 420
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.8%
- Phone
- (213) 201-5934
- Area population (ZIP 90057)
- 45,548
- Area average commute
- 34.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 90057; 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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