Crescendo Charter Preparatory South serves 169 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the California state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
169 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-59%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)20-29%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
16%
55%
Black
83%
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average).
How many students attend Crescendo Charter Preparatory South?
169 students attend Crescendo Charter Preparatory South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Crescendo Charter Preparatory South students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Crescendo Charter Preparatory South offer ?
Crescendo Charter Preparatory South offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Crescendo Charter Preparatory South part of?
Crescendo Charter Preparatory South is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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