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#4518 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 47% in state
Nestle Avenue Charter
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Tarzana, CA
A Los Angeles Unified charter elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5060 Nestle Ave., Tarzana, CA 91356
- Math 49% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nestle Avenue Charter score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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
62.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nestle Avenue Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
$110,094
Median home value
$1,177,200
Median rent
$2,027/mo
College educated
55.5%
Homeownership
57.5%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91356; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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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
- #475 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
Nestle Avenue Charter is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nestle Avenue Charter
Nestle Avenue Charter is a public elementary school in Tarzana, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 441 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,518 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nestle Avenue Charter
What grades does Nestle Avenue Charter serve?
Nestle Avenue Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Nestle Avenue Charter?
Nestle Avenue Charter has an enrollment of approximately 441 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nestle Avenue Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Nestle Avenue Charter is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nestle Avenue Charter rank in CA?
Nestle Avenue Charter ranks #4,518 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Nestle Avenue Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Nestle Avenue Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Nestle Avenue Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nestle Avenue Charter has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Nestle Avenue Charter a charter school?
Yes, Nestle Avenue Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Nestle Avenue Charter a Title I school?
No, Nestle Avenue Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nestle Avenue Charter?
62.6% of students at Nestle Avenue 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 441
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (818) 342-6148
- Area population (ZIP 91356)
- 30,809
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 91356; 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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