Citizens of the World Charter School Silver Lake District

The Citizens of the World Charter School Silver Lake District in Los Angeles, California, consists of a single K-8 charter school, Citizens of the World Charter School Silver Lake, serving 718 students with a consistent 3-star rating.

This school shows a distinct pattern in its academic performance: its younger students excel while older grades face challenges. Specifically, third and fourth graders significantly outperform California state averages in both English and Math, building a strong foundation. However, this performance declines in the middle school grades (6th and 7th), where proficiency falls below the state average. Science scores follow a similar trend, with fifth graders performing well but eighth graders scoring below average.

The school serves a high-need population, with over 70% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and it invests considerable resources, spending over $20,000 per student. A key area for improvement is chronic absenteeism, which at 22.1% is higher than the state average and likely impacts learning. For parents, this means the school is very effective in the early elementary years but will need to address the supports and curriculum for students as they progress to middle school to maintain that early success.