Below Average
#7359 of 9,539 schools in CA
Isana Cardinal Academy
Elementary School · Isana Cardinal Academy District · Los Angeles, CA
A charter elementary school in Los Angeles, CA where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3580 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 1130, Los Angeles, CA 90010
- Math 35% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Isana Cardinal Academy score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 40% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Isana Cardinal Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,901
Median home value
$863,500
Median rent
$2,621/mo
College educated
60.6%
Homeownership
17.8%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90010; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camellia Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 430 | Compare → |
| Godly Generations Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–7 | 0.7 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of the Holy Rosary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| Arminta Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 340 | 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.
Isana Cardinal Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,715NCES 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.
Isana Cardinal Academy is listed in ISANA Cardinal Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Isana Cardinal Academy
Isana Cardinal Academy is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Isana Cardinal Academy District, serving approximately 296 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,359 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Isana Cardinal Academy
What grades does Isana Cardinal Academy serve?
Isana Cardinal Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Isana Cardinal Academy?
Isana Cardinal Academy has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Isana Cardinal Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Isana Cardinal Academy is 24.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Isana Cardinal Academy rank in CA?
Isana Cardinal Academy ranks #7,359 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Isana Cardinal Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Isana Cardinal Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Isana Cardinal Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Isana Cardinal Academy has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Isana Cardinal Academy a charter school?
Yes, Isana Cardinal Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Isana Cardinal Academy a Title I school?
No, Isana Cardinal Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Isana Cardinal Academy?
84.1% of students at Isana Cardinal 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 296
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (818) 759-5633
- Area population (ZIP 90010)
- 4,478
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 34
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 90010; 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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