Elementary Schools in Learning by Design Charter District

The Learning by Design Charter District in Los Angeles contains a single elementary school, Learning by Design Charter, which serves grades K-5 with 114 students, but it has experienced significant academic instability in recent years.

This school's state ranking has fluctuated dramatically, falling from the 62nd percentile to the 17th percentile in just one year, indicating potential challenges with consistent program delivery. Academic performance is mixed, with 3rd graders performing near state averages but 5th graders, especially in math and science, falling far behind. A critical concern is the school's very low science proficiency rate of 3.57%, which is drastically below the state average, alongside a chronic absenteeism rate of 31.1% that is much higher than the state's.

Despite these academic struggles, Learning by Design Charter spends a substantial $22,449 per student, which is well above typical California funding levels. This contrast between high spending and below-average outcomes suggests parents may want to investigate how resources are being used to support student learning and address the high absenteeism. The wide performance gap between grade levels also points to potential inconsistencies in curriculum or instruction as students progress through the school.