Very Good
#1764 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 19% in state
Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies
School · Los Angeles Unified · Reseda, CA
A Los Angeles Unified school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
18605 Erwin St., Reseda, CA 91335
- Math 52% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 68% vs CA 48% (2024)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 60% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
- 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
$77,164
Median home value
$700,400
Median rent
$1,811/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
50.7%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91335; 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #194 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
Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies
Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies is a public school in Reseda, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 1,784 students in grades 4th-12th with a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,764 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies
What grades does Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies serve?
Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies serves students in grades 4th through 12th.
How many students attend Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies?
Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies has an enrollment of approximately 1,784 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies is 24.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies rank in CA?
Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies ranks #1,764 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies's MySchoolScout rating?
Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies a charter school?
No, Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies a Title I school?
No, Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies?
53.5% of students at Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies 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
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,784
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.2%
- Phone
- (818) 758-5600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 91335)
- 74,802
- Area average commute
- 32.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 91335; 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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