Serving 372 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Para Los Niños Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was higher than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
372 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
97%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Para Los Niños Charter School?
372 students attend Para Los Niños Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Para Los Niños Charter School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Para Los Niños Charter School?
Para Los Niños Charter School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Para Los Niños Charter School offer ?
Para Los Niños Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Para Los Niños Charter School part of?
Para Los Niños Charter School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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