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#5278 of 9,539 schools in CA
Germain Academy for Academic Achievement
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Chatsworth, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
20730 Germain St., Chatsworth, CA 91311
- Math 42% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Germain Academy for Academic Achievement score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 43% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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
67.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Germain Academy for Academic Achievement sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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
$117,574
Median home value
$837,300
Median rent
$2,199/mo
College educated
44.9%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91311; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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
- #543 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
Germain Academy for Academic Achievement is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Germain Academy for Academic Achievement
Germain Academy for Academic Achievement is a public elementary school in Chatsworth, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 558 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,278 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Germain Academy for Academic Achievement
What grades does Germain Academy for Academic Achievement serve?
Germain Academy for Academic Achievement serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Germain Academy for Academic Achievement?
Germain Academy for Academic Achievement has an enrollment of approximately 558 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Germain Academy for Academic Achievement?
The student-teacher ratio at Germain Academy for Academic Achievement is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Germain Academy for Academic Achievement rank in CA?
Germain Academy for Academic Achievement ranks #5,278 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Germain Academy for Academic Achievement's MySchoolScout rating?
Germain Academy for Academic Achievement has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Germain Academy for Academic Achievement?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Germain Academy for Academic Achievement has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Germain Academy for Academic Achievement a charter school?
No, Germain Academy for Academic Achievement is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Germain Academy for Academic Achievement a Title I school?
No, Germain Academy for Academic Achievement is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Germain Academy for Academic Achievement?
67.4% of students at Germain Academy for Academic Achievement 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
- 558
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.2%
- Phone
- (818) 341-5821
- Area population (ZIP 91311)
- 40,557
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 91311; 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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