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Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies

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Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies ranks 636 th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-5

636^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 5,857 California Elementary Schools

Better than 89% of California elementary schools

Summary

Topeka Charter School for Advanced Studies is a consistently high-performing public charter elementary school (grades K-5) serving 610 students in Northridge, California, within the Los Angeles Unified school district.

The school excels academically, with student proficiency rates in English, math, and science that are 20-30 points higher than both district and state averages. It ranks in the 89th percentile among all California elementary schools, a level of excellence matched or exceeded locally only by Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies. Impressively, Topeka achieves these strong outcomes while spending less per student than many nearby schools like Napa Street Elementary and Calahan Street Elementary, demonstrating that effective programs, not just higher funding, drive success.

Topeka Charter stands out for its effective support for all students, including those from low-income families, ranking in the 96th percentile statewide for that group. It also maintains a lower chronic absenteeism rate than the district and state averages. While the school's "Advanced Studies" focus delivers strong results, performance data shows opportunities for growth in 5th-grade math and science. Overall, the school represents a model of stable, cost-effective excellence, having maintained top-quartile performance for over a decade even as economic need among its students has increased.

610

Students ?

22.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,309

Per pupil spending ?

44.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

9815 Topeka Dr.
Northridge, CA 91324-1849

(818) 886-2266

District: Los Angeles Unified

Students who attend Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies usually attend:

Middle:

Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

36.6%

White:

28.7%

Asian:

17.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 83rd percentile in 2013 → 89th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (68% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 11% of California elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 6 percentile points since 2013

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 22 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school68%

District avg39%

California avg41%

636^th of 5,857

California public elementary schools ?

Top 11%▲ up 12 pts since 2015

From top 23% (2015) to top 11% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

42^nd of 487Elementary Schools in the Los Angeles Unified

791^st of 1,543Los Angeles Unified among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	90.4	636 of 5857	89.1%	★★★★☆
2024	85.7	921 of 5869	84.3%	★★★★☆
2023	87.8	829 of 5859	85.9%	★★★★☆
2022	87.2	846 of 5883	85.6%	★★★★☆
2019	81.5	1099 of 5789	81.0%	★★★★☆
2018	83.6	949 of 5662	83.2%	★★★★☆
2017	88.7	719 of 5692	87.4%	★★★★☆
2016	86.8	808 of 5614	85.6%	★★★★☆
2015	76.1	1278 of 5611	77.2%	★★★★☆
2013	82.4	927 of 5530	83.2%	★★★★☆
2012	73.7	1347 of 5390	75.0%	★★★★☆
2011	70.5	1470 of 5377	72.7%	★★★★☆
2010	68.8	1525 of 5314	71.3%	★★★★☆
2009	71.5	1373 of 5193	73.6%	★★★★☆
2008	73.3	1267 of 5113	75.2%	★★★★☆
2007	75.4	1153 of 5113	77.4%	★★★★☆
2006	68.9	1392 of 4818	71.1%	★★★★☆
2005	77.1	1050 of 4822	78.2%	★★★★☆
2004	80.6	872 of 4809	81.9%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	67.4	462 of 1203	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.0	613 of 1205	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	73.7	304 of 1190	74.5%	★★★★☆
2022	70.5	377 of 1154	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.1	611 of 1149	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	63.1	491 of 1071	54.2%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2022	66.3	486 of 2227	78.2%	★★★★☆
2019	67.4	552 of 2585	78.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	91.8	456 of 5597	91.9%	★★★★★
2024	82.3	989 of 5612	82.4%	★★★★☆
2023	87.6	758 of 5609	86.5%	★★★★☆
2022	84.3	902 of 5635	84.0%	★★★★☆
2019	79.4	1112 of 5492	79.8%	★★★★☆
2018	77.6	1160 of 5413	78.6%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	93.8	205 of 5107	96.0%	★★★★★
2024	92.0	285 of 5107	94.4%	★★★★★
2023	93.7	211 of 5087	95.9%	★★★★★
2022	94.3	212 of 5084	95.8%	★★★★★
2019	71.2	1105 of 4963	77.7%	★★★★☆
2018	76.6	826 of 4830	82.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	93.4	237 of 5460	95.7%	★★★★★
2024	81.4	778 of 5517	85.9%	★★★★☆
2023	83.9	620 of 5363	88.4%	★★★★☆
2022	86.3	497 of 5264	90.6%	★★★★★
2019	85.8	453 of 5173	91.2%	★★★★★
2018	91.2	240 of 5084	95.3%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	86.1	787 of 5628	86.0%	★★★★☆
2024	84.2	913 of 5643	83.8%	★★★★☆
2023	84.8	878 of 5638	84.4%	★★★★☆
2022	87.5	751 of 5663	86.7%	★★★★☆
2019	80.6	1040 of 5510	81.1%	★★★★☆
2018	86.7	762 of 5431	86.0%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	78.7	402 of 2847	85.9%	★★★★☆
2024	80.7	330 of 2635	87.5%	★★★★☆
2023	76.1	366 of 2420	84.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	69.2	818 of 2598	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.9	1001 of 2651	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.3	856 of 2661	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	71.4	760 of 2726	72.1%	★★★★☆
2019	62.7	1107 of 2834	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.0	968 of 2737	64.6%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2025)96th percentile+7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)96th percentile+7 vs school

Female (2025)92nd percentile+3 vs school

Male (2025)86th percentile-3 vs school

Special Education (2025)86th percentile-3 vs school

Disabled (2022)78th percentile-7 vs school

White (2025)69th percentile-21 vs school

Asian (2025)62nd percentile-28 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy71%+22 vs state

Mathematics70%+32 vs state

Science58%+26 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, June 23, 2011

Horrible leadership and principal at this school. There is no diversity and racism at this school. If you have other options, go somewhere else. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)							% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies	Public, Charter	K-5	9815 Topeka Dr.	Northridge	91324	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 886-2266	610	27	22.5	44.1%	175 (28.7%)	20 (3.3%)	223 (36.6%)	105 (17.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	85 (13.9%)	90.4	636^th of 5857 public elementary schools	89.1%		85.7	921^st of 5869 public elementary schools	84.3%	285	58.2		58.2	70.6	67.1	73.7				70.6	72.9	72.9	63.6				69.5	97.3	97.3	97.3	97.3	97.3	97.3	$20,309	$2,982	$17,327
Calahan Street Elementary	Public	K-5	18722 Knapp St.	Northridge	91324	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 886-4612	474	22	21.5	73.2%	53 (11.2%)	28 (5.9%)	283 (59.7%)	63 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (9.9%)	50.2	2577^th of 5857 public elementary schools	56.0%		41.6	3090^th of 5869 public elementary schools	47.4%	513	28.0		28.0	42.2	50.0	47.9				46.6	42.4	43.3	37.3				40.8	93.1	95.4		95.4	93.1	94.3	$24,078	$4,657	$19,421
Our Community Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	10045 Jumilla Ave.	Chatsworth	91311	Los Angeles County	Our Community Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 350-5000	434	20	21.4	29.3%	187 (43.1%)	23 (5.3%)	154 (35.5%)	28 (6.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (8.5%)	77.7	1256^th of 5857 public elementary schools	78.6%		74.4	1390^th of 5869 public elementary schools	76.3%	134	64.6	45.2	55.6	47.8	77.6	70.8	55.1	35.0	69.1	59.9	60.9	69.4	53.2	32.7	27.5	40.5	48.0							$16,139	$361	$15,778
CDS Elementary	Public	K-6	10001 Jumilla Ave.	Chatsworth	91311	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(213) 239-5656	3	2	1.5		0 (0.0%)	1 (33.3%)	1 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (33.3%)								(n/a)																								$132,430	$24,392	$108,038
Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies	Public, Charter	K-5	19130 Tulsa St.	Northridge	91326	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 360-1924	588	24	24.5	29.9%	180 (30.6%)	4 (0.7%)	216 (36.7%)	105 (17.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	82 (13.9%)	96.8	165^th of 5857 public elementary schools	97.2%		96.7	190^th of 5869 public elementary schools	96.8%	25	65.6		65.6	86.5	85.3	82.2				84.7	87.5	82.1	72.2				80.8							$16,449	$2,142	$14,307
Darby Avenue Elementary	Public	K-5	10818 Darby Ave.	Northridge	91326	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 360-1824	412	18	22.8	55.1%	80 (19.4%)	13 (3.2%)	191 (46.4%)	59 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (16.7%)	83.7	977^th of 5857 public elementary schools	83.3%		85.6	927^th of 5869 public elementary schools	84.2%	50	55.4		55.4	60.9	64.7	70.9				65.1	68.1	55.7	60.0				61.3							$22,254	$3,512	$18,742
Napa Street Elementary	Public	K-5	19010 Napa St.	Northridge	91324	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 885-1441	402	23	17.4	94.8%	19 (4.7%)	4 (1.0%)	353 (87.8%)	15 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.7%)	31.1	3873^rd of 5857 public elementary schools	33.9%		23.6	4520^th of 5869 public elementary schools	23.0%	647	13.3		13.3	38.6	37.3	30.3				34.9	45.8	37.3	17.1				32.0	92.3	95.6		94.5	93.4	93.4	$29,865	$6,934	$22,931
Superior Street Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	9756 Oso Ave.	Chatsworth	91311	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 349-1410	470	21	22.3	62.3%	84 (17.9%)	14 (3.0%)	250 (53.2%)	70 (14.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	50 (10.6%)	84.1	957^th of 5857 public elementary schools	83.7%		79.6	1168^th of 5869 public elementary schools	80.1%	211	50.7		50.7	67.9	66.7	63.5				66.1	74.1	66.7	48.0				63.1							$22,533	$3,765	$18,768
Andasol Avenue Elementary	Public	K-5	10126 Encino Ave.	Northridge	91325	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 349-8631	411	20	21.0	75.7%	48 (11.7%)	19 (4.6%)	249 (60.6%)	39 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	54 (13.1%)	62.9	1926^th of 5857 public elementary schools	67.1%		61.3	2020^th of 5869 public elementary schools	65.6%	94	29.9		29.9	59.6	51.1	55.6				55.4	63.8	51.1	35.8				48.5							$24,546	$4,219	$20,327
Magnolia Science Academy 7	Public, Charter	K-5	18355 Roscoe Blvd.	Northridge	91325	Los Angeles County	Magnolia Science Academy 7 District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 886-0585	272	11	24.7	83.1%	38 (14.0%)	14 (5.1%)	188 (69.1%)	30 (11.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	52.7	2450^th of 5857 public elementary schools	58.2%		38	3309^th of 5869 public elementary schools	43.6%	859	18.4		18.4	56.7	62.8	32.7				50.0	53.3	67.3	18.4				45.8							$23,064	$1,173	$21,891

Frequently Asked Questions about Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies

What is the racial makeup of Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies?

Students at Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies are 37% Hispanic, 29% White, 17% Asian, 14% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What schools do graduates of Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies attend?

Students who attend Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies usually go on to attend:

Middle : Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle

How many students attend Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies?

In the 2024-25 school year, 610 students attended Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies.

What district is Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies in?

Los Angeles Unified

Is Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies a good school?

Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies ranks 636^th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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