Summary:
The California Creative Learning Academy District consists of a single elementary school, California Creative Learning Academy, serving 330 students in grades K-5 in Los Angeles, which operates uniquely as both its own school and governing district.
As the only school in its district, California Creative Learning Academy shows notable strengths and challenges. Its academic proficiency in English, math, and science is currently below state averages, though English scores show steady improvement from 3rd to 5th grade. The school invests significantly more per student than many others in the state, but its performance ranking has been volatile, dropping from the 55th to the 45th percentile in the latest year. A chronic absenteeism rate higher than the state average is a key area for attention, as regular attendance is closely linked to academic success.
Key takeaways for parents include the school's unique autonomous structure, its substantial per-student resources, and the academic inconsistency across grades, particularly in mathematics where 5th-grade scores drop after a 4th-grade peak. With nearly half of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a diverse community. The district's overall ranking places it in the 43rd percentile statewide, indicating there is significant room for improvement compared to other districts across California.
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