Westwood Charter Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westwood Charter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
644 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Westwood Charter Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#372 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)18%
12%
Hispanic
(21-22)12%
56%
Black
(21-22)3%
5%
White
(21-22)56%
21%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)11%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
10%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westwood Charter Elementary School's ranking?
Westwood Charter Elementary School is ranked #372 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Westwood Charter Elementary School often compared to?
Westwood Charter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Overland Avenue Elementary School, Fairburn Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Westwood Charter Elementary School?
644 students attend Westwood Charter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Westwood Charter Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does Westwood Charter Elementary School offer ?
Westwood Charter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Westwood Charter Elementary School part of?
Westwood Charter Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Westwood Charter Elementary School located?
Westwood Charter Elementary School is located in the West Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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