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#6936 of 9,539 schools in CA
Hamlin Charter Academy
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · West Hills, CA
A Los Angeles Unified charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
22627 Hamlin St., West Hills, CA 91307
- Math 36% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hamlin Charter Academy score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 42% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hamlin Charter Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Transit 45Some 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
$136,154
Median home value
$907,000
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
51%
Homeownership
80.6%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91307; 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
- #680 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
Hamlin Charter Academy is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hamlin Charter Academy
Hamlin Charter Academy is a public elementary school in West Hills, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 308 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #6,936 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hamlin Charter Academy
What grades does Hamlin Charter Academy serve?
Hamlin Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Hamlin Charter Academy?
Hamlin Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 308 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamlin Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamlin Charter Academy is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hamlin Charter Academy rank in CA?
Hamlin Charter Academy ranks #6,936 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Hamlin Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Hamlin Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Hamlin Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hamlin Charter Academy has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hamlin Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Hamlin Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Hamlin Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Hamlin Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hamlin Charter Academy?
58.1% of students at Hamlin Charter Academy 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
- 308
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.3%
- Phone
- (818) 348-4741
- Area population (ZIP 91307)
- 25,823
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 91307; 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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