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N.e.w. Academy of Science and Arts

Elementary School · N.e.w. Academy of Science and Arts District · Los Angeles, CA

A charter elementary school in Los Angeles, CA where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

379 South Loma Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90017

  • Math 36% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 40% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 25.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-2.06 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-9.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.2 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)18% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+19.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.5:1
District spending per student$20,701
Chronic Absenteeism15.9%

Students at N.e.w. Academy of Science and Arts score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency36%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency40%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2024.

Show all 6 years by subject
2018
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
30%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

99.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where N.e.w. Academy of Science and Arts 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 91Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 89Excellent Transit
  • Bike 61Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,223/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Angeles), 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

$51,317

Median home value

$675,500

Median rent

$1,669/mo

College educated

36.2%

Homeownership

6%

Poverty rate

35.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90017; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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Para Los Ninos - Evelyn Thurman GrattsCharter · enrollment unverified8.0K–20.3 mi160Compare →
Union Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.5K–50.3 mi833Compare →
Esperanza ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.0K–50.4 mi581Compare →

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.

N.e.w. Academy of Science and Arts District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$20,701NCES 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.

N.e.w. Academy of Science and Arts is listed in N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About N.e.w. Academy of Science and Arts

N.e.w. Academy of Science and Arts is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of N.e.w. Academy of Science and Arts District, serving approximately 408 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 25.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #5,975 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about N.e.w. Academy of Science and Arts

What grades does N.e.w. Academy of Science and Arts serve?

N.e.w. Academy of Science and Arts serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend N.e.w. Academy of Science and Arts?

N.e.w. Academy of Science and Arts has an enrollment of approximately 408 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at N.e.w. Academy of Science and Arts?

The student-teacher ratio at N.e.w. Academy of Science and Arts is 25.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does N.e.w. Academy of Science and Arts rank in CA?

N.e.w. Academy of Science and Arts ranks #5,975 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is N.e.w. Academy of Science and Arts's MySchoolScout rating?

N.e.w. Academy of Science and Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 N.e.w. Academy of Science and Arts?

Based on loaded state assessment records, N.e.w. Academy of Science and Arts has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is N.e.w. Academy of Science and Arts a charter school?

Yes, N.e.w. Academy of Science and Arts is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is N.e.w. Academy of Science and Arts a Title I school?

No, N.e.w. Academy of Science and Arts is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for N.e.w. Academy of Science and Arts?

99.3% of students at N.e.w. Academy of Science and Arts 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
408
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.9%
Area population (ZIP 90017)
28,981
Area average commute
30.8 min
Area median age
32.9
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 90017; 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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