Very Good
#2763 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 29% in state
Open Charter Magnet
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
5540 West 77th St., Los Angeles, CA 90045
- Math 60% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 73% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Open Charter Magnet score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 66% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (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
16.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Open Charter Magnet 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$132,577
Median home value
$1,322,700
Median rent
$2,909/mo
College educated
64%
Homeownership
47.1%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90045; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Jerome SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 116 | Compare → |
| St. Jerome ElementaryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 157 | Compare → |
| One School GlobalPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 0.5 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Ladera Heights Prep Development CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 1 | Compare → |
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
- #302 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
Open Charter Magnet is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Open Charter Magnet
Open Charter Magnet is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 404 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,763 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Open Charter Magnet
What grades does Open Charter Magnet serve?
Open Charter Magnet serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Open Charter Magnet?
Open Charter Magnet has an enrollment of approximately 404 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Open Charter Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Open Charter Magnet is 25.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Open Charter Magnet rank in CA?
Open Charter Magnet ranks #2,763 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Open Charter Magnet's MySchoolScout rating?
Open Charter Magnet has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Open Charter Magnet?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Open Charter Magnet has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Open Charter Magnet a charter school?
Yes, Open Charter Magnet is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Open Charter Magnet a Title I school?
No, Open Charter Magnet is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Open Charter Magnet?
16.3% of students at Open Charter Magnet 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
- 404
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (310) 568-0735
- Area population (ZIP 90045)
- 42,352
- Area average commute
- 27.1 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 90045; 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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