Center for Advanced Learning District

The Center for Advanced Learning District consists of a single elementary school, Center for Advanced Learning, serving grades K-5 in a high-need area of Los Angeles where over 90% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

Center for Advanced Learning shows a promising upward trend, having improved its statewide ranking from the 39th to the 51st percentile over recent years. It demonstrates a particular strength in English Language Arts, where student proficiency exceeds the California state average. However, the school faces significant challenges in mathematics and science, with proficiency rates notably below state averages, and has a chronic absenteeism rate higher than the state's.

The school's performance varies considerably by grade, with third graders performing very strongly, especially in math, while fourth-grade math scores show a sharp decline. With substantial per-student funding, the school is well-resourced to address these gaps. For parents, this school represents a setting that is making documented progress and excels in literacy, but one where targeted support in math and science, as well as improving daily attendance, would be key areas of focus.