Very Good
#2110 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 22% in state
La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter
Elementary School · Inglewood Unified · Inglewood, CA
An Inglewood Unified charter elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1415 North La Tijera Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90302
- Math 18% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 25.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 30% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,315/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Inglewood), 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
$72,461
Median home value
$731,300
Median rent
$1,784/mo
College educated
29.8%
Homeownership
29.5%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank D. Parent Tk-8Enrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Ladera Heights Prep Development CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Rainbow Childrens Academy, Corp.Private · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Bowen Family ChildcarePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 22 | 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.
Inglewood Unified
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #1 of 16
- District spending per student
- $21,521NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter is listed in Inglewood Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter
La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter is a public elementary school in Inglewood, CA, part of Inglewood Unified, serving approximately 556 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 25.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,110 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter
What grades does La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter serve?
La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter?
La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter has an enrollment of approximately 556 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter is 25.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter rank in CA?
La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter ranks #2,110 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter a charter school?
Yes, La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter a Title I school?
No, La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter?
88.1% of students at La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 556
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.2%
- Phone
- (310) 680-5260
- Area population (ZIP 90302)
- 28,871
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 90302; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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