Very Good
#3400 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 36% in state
Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter
Elementary School · Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter District · Los Angeles, CA
A charter elementary school in Los Angeles, CA where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1022 North Van Ness Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038
- Math 29% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 31% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Santa Monica Boulevard Community 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 88Very Walkable
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 76Very 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
$61,566
Median home value
$1,089,200
Median rent
$1,764/mo
College educated
40.9%
Homeownership
8.5%
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90038; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 182 | Compare → |
| Citizens of the World Charter School HollywoodCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Van Ness Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 198 | Compare → |
| Grant ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 352 | 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.
Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,311NCES 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.
Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter is listed in Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter
Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter District, serving approximately 763 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,400 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter
What grades does Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter serve?
Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter?
Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter has an enrollment of approximately 763 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter rank in CA?
Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter ranks #3,400 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter a charter school?
Yes, Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter a Title I school?
No, Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter?
94.8% of students at Santa Monica Boulevard Community 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 763
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.4%
- Phone
- (323) 469-0971
- Area population (ZIP 90038)
- 27,807
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 90038; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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