Below Average
#8523 of 9,539 schools in CA
Multicultural Learning Center
Elementary School · Multicultural Learning Center District · Canoga Park, CA
A charter elementary school in Canoga Park, CA where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7510 DeSoto Ave., Canoga Park, CA 91303
- Math 27% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Multicultural Learning Center score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 33% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Multicultural Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
$76,051
Median home value
$645,300
Median rent
$1,983/mo
College educated
24.7%
Homeownership
20.7%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91303; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Brae Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 440 | Compare → |
| N.e.w. Academy Canoga ParkCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 429 | Compare → |
| Hart Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 670 | Compare → |
| Fullbright Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 321 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Multicultural Learning Center District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,032NCES 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.
Multicultural Learning Center is listed in Multicultural Learning Center District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Multicultural Learning Center
Multicultural Learning Center is a public elementary school in Canoga Park, CA, part of Multicultural Learning Center District, serving approximately 500 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #8,523 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Multicultural Learning Center
What grades does Multicultural Learning Center serve?
Multicultural Learning Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Multicultural Learning Center?
Multicultural Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 500 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Multicultural Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Multicultural Learning Center is 23.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Multicultural Learning Center rank in CA?
Multicultural Learning Center ranks #8,523 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Multicultural Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Multicultural Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Multicultural Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Multicultural Learning Center has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Multicultural Learning Center a charter school?
Yes, Multicultural Learning Center is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Multicultural Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Multicultural Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Multicultural Learning Center?
52.4% of students at Multicultural Learning Center 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
- 500
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.8%
- Phone
- (818) 716-5783
- Area population (ZIP 91303)
- 29,522
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
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 91303; 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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