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#6525 of 9,539 schools in CA
Watts Learning Center
Elementary School · Watts Learning Center District · Los Angeles, CA
A charter elementary school in Los Angeles, CA where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
310 West 95th St., Los Angeles, CA 90003
- Math 37% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 27.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Watts Learning Center score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Watts Learning Center 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 72Very Walkable
- Transit 57Good Transit
- Bike 74Very 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
$54,781
Median home value
$547,600
Median rent
$1,515/mo
College educated
7.1%
Homeownership
26.6%
Poverty rate
26.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90003; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles W. Barrett ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 515 | Compare → |
| Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 657 | Compare → |
| Sheenway School and Culture CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 0.4 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Mother of SorrowsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 191 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Watts Learning Center District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,366NCES 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.
Watts Learning Center is listed in Watts Learning Center District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Watts Learning Center
Watts Learning Center is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Watts Learning Center District, serving approximately 359 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 27.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #6,525 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Watts Learning Center
What grades does Watts Learning Center serve?
Watts Learning Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Watts Learning Center?
Watts Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watts Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Watts Learning Center is 27.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Watts Learning Center rank in CA?
Watts Learning Center ranks #6,525 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Watts Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Watts Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Watts Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Watts Learning Center has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Watts Learning Center a charter school?
Yes, Watts Learning Center is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Watts Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Watts Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Watts Learning Center?
99.2% of students at Watts Learning Center 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
- 359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.3%
- Phone
- (323) 754-9900
- Area population (ZIP 90003)
- 71,708
- Area average commute
- 36.5 min
- Area median age
- 30.3
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 90003; 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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