Excellent
#773 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 8% in state
Village Charter Academy
Elementary School · Village Charter Academy District · Canoga Park, CA
A charter elementary school in Canoga Park, CA where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7357 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park, CA 91303
- Math 47% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Village Charter Academy score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2018, reaching 49% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Village Charter Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 87Very Walkable
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 82Very 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
$76,051
Median home value
$645,300
Median rent
$1,983/mo
College educated
24.7%
Homeownership
20.7%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91303; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canoga Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 505 | Compare → |
| N.e.w. Academy Canoga ParkCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 429 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of the Valley SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 175 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of the Valley SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 162 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Village Charter Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,058NCES 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.
Village Charter Academy is listed in Village Charter Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Village Charter Academy
Village Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Canoga Park, CA, part of Village Charter Academy District, serving approximately 305 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #773 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
What's said publicly about Village Charter Academy
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Village Charter Academy
What grades does Village Charter Academy serve?
Village Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Village Charter Academy?
Village Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Village Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Village Charter Academy is 23.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Village Charter Academy rank in CA?
Village Charter Academy ranks #773 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Village Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Village Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Village Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Village Charter Academy has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Village Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Village Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Village Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Village Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Village Charter Academy?
83.3% of students at Village Charter Academy 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
- 305
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.8%
- Phone
- (818) 716-2887
- Area population (ZIP 91303)
- 29,522
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
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 91303; 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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