Summary:
The Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista District in Los Angeles, California, consists of a single, high-performing K-8 elementary charter school, Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista, serving 497 students.
This school stands out for its strong academic results, consistently ranking in the top quartile of California schools and outperforming state averages in English, math, and science, even though a significant portion of its students face economic need. Its performance, however, varies by grade level; for instance, fifth graders excel in science and English, while sixth-grade English and eighth-grade science scores are areas where the school is working to improve. The school has shown a positive trajectory, recently regaining a 4-star rating after a slight dip the previous year.
Key considerations for families include the school's K-8 structure, which is less common than K-5, and a chronic absenteeism rate that is higher than the state average. The school's above-average results with the resources it has suggest effective educational practices. For parents, this means a generally high-quality charter option with notable strengths in several grades, alongside identified challenges in middle school subjects and student attendance that the school is likely addressing.
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