Serving 388 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Icef Lou Dantzler Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
388 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)6-9%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)15-19%
50%

Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%

Hispanic
44%
56%

Black
56%
5%

White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
n/a
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
9%

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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Icef Lou Dantzler Preparatory Academy?
388 students attend Icef Lou Dantzler Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Icef Lou Dantzler Preparatory Academy students are Black, and 44% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Icef Lou Dantzler Preparatory Academy?
Icef Lou Dantzler Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Icef Lou Dantzler Preparatory Academy offer ?
Icef Lou Dantzler Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Icef Lou Dantzler Preparatory Academy part of?
Icef Lou Dantzler Preparatory Academy is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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