Excellent
#706 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 7% in state
Westside Global Awareness Magnet
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Marina Del Rey, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
104 Anchorage St., Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
- Math 35% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westside Global Awareness Magnet score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 8 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Westside Global Awareness Magnet sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 88Very 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
$136,964
Median home value
$1,233,700
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
72.9%
Homeownership
30.2%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90292; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur D'alene Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| Westminster Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 344 | Compare → |
| Ecole ClairefontainePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–1 | 1.1 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| St Mark Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 246 | 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.
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
- #92 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
Westside Global Awareness Magnet is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westside Global Awareness Magnet
Westside Global Awareness Magnet is a public elementary school in Marina Del Rey, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 208 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #706 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westside Global Awareness Magnet
What grades does Westside Global Awareness Magnet serve?
Westside Global Awareness Magnet serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Westside Global Awareness Magnet?
Westside Global Awareness Magnet has an enrollment of approximately 208 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Global Awareness Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Global Awareness Magnet is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westside Global Awareness Magnet rank in CA?
Westside Global Awareness Magnet ranks #706 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Westside Global Awareness Magnet's MySchoolScout rating?
Westside Global Awareness Magnet has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Westside Global Awareness Magnet?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westside Global Awareness Magnet has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Westside Global Awareness Magnet a charter school?
No, Westside Global Awareness Magnet is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westside Global Awareness Magnet a Title I school?
No, Westside Global Awareness Magnet is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westside Global Awareness Magnet?
82.7% of students at Westside Global Awareness 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 208
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.2%
- Phone
- (310) 821-2039
- Area population (ZIP 90292)
- 23,684
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 90292; 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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