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Goethe International Charter

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Goethe International Charter ranks 861 st of 5804 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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Public, Charter Grades K-8

861^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 5,804 California Elementary Schools

Better than 85% of California elementary schools

Summary

Goethe International Charter is a K–8 school in Los Angeles serving 419 students, with nearby schools offering useful comparisons. Its results are above state and district averages in all three tested subjects, and chronic absenteeism is notably low. The clearest concern for families comparing local options is math: Goethe had the lowest all-grades math proficiency among seven nearby Los Angeles Unified schools.

Science is Goethe’s strongest subject against state and district benchmarks: 59% of students were proficient in 2025–26, compared with 36% statewide and 32% in Los Angeles Unified. Its result was also about 8 points above the nearby-school average, and its fifth-grade science proficiency of 73% was higher than at any nearby school reporting that grade. ELA was another strength: 68% were proficient, about 19 points above the state and 20 above the district, and about 5 points above the nearby-school average. Math was more mixed: Goethe’s 54% proficiency was 16 points above the state and 15 above the district, but about 9 points below nearby schools’ average of 63%. Fifth grade was especially strong across subjects, while seventh-grade ELA and math were the school’s lowest grade-level results. Goethe’s 8% chronic absenteeism rate was below the district’s 23%, the state’s 18%, and all seven nearby LAUSD schools with same-year figures.

Goethe’s SchoolDigger standing has been broadly steady: its statewide percentile moved from 84 in 2017–18 to 85 in 2025–26, when it ranked 861 of 5,804 schools and earned 4 stars. One notable subgroup change is that SchoolDigger’s percentile measure of how well the school serves White students fell from 91 in 2017–18 to 77 in 2025–26, below the school’s overall 85th percentile. The supplied test results cover only one year, and Goethe’s latest student-teacher ratio, 18.2, and its 26% free/reduced lunch eligible figure are from 2017–18, so they cannot support current comparisons with nearby schools.

419

Students ?

18.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$26,319

Per pupil spending ?

12500 Braddock Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90066-6808

(310) 306-3484

District: Los Angeles Unified

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.2%

Hispanic:

30.1%

Two or more races:

14.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 83rd percentile in 2010 → 85th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (61% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% of California elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Los Angeles Unified

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school61%

District avg42%

California avg42%

Elementary school

861^st of 5,804

California public elementary schools ?

Top 15%▼ down 7 pts since 2016

From top 7% (2016) to top 15% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

558^th of 2,703

California public middle schools ?

Top 21%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

61^st of 564Elementary Schools in the Los Angeles Unified

450^th of 968Los 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)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2026	86.0	861 of 5804	85.2%	★★★★☆
2018	84.6	909 of 5662	83.9%	★★★★☆
2017	86.9	820 of 5692	85.6%	★★★★☆
2016	93.5	417 of 5614	92.6%	★★★★★
2015	87.5	757 of 5611	86.5%	★★★★☆
2013	85.9	703 of 5530	87.3%	★★★★☆
2012	79.2	1074 of 5390	80.1%	★★★★☆
2011	84.2	770 of 5377	85.7%	★★★★☆
2010	81.6	916 of 5314	82.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2026	84.9	821 of 5569	85.3%	★★★★☆
2018	83.3	891 of 5413	83.5%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2026	71.8	1112 of 5085	78.1%	★★★★☆
2018	81.9	606 of 4830	87.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2026	78.7	822 of 5412	84.8%	★★★★☆
2018	70.4	1162 of 5084	77.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2026	83.2	900 of 5590	83.9%	★★★★☆
2018	84.2	870 of 5431	84.0%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2026	84.8	58 of 752	92.3%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2026	74.8	587 of 2532	76.8%	★★★★☆
2018	84.9	255 of 2737	90.7%	★★★★★

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)

Elementary school

Multi-racial (2026)92nd percentile+7 vs school

Female (2026)85th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)85th percentile~ school

Male (2026)84th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)78th percentile-7 vs school

White (2026)77th percentile-8 vs school

Middle school

White (2026)92nd percentile+13 vs school

African American (2026)90th percentile+11 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)84th percentile+4 vs school

Female (2026)80th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)79th percentile~ school

Male (2026)74th percentile-5 vs school

By subject vs California (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy68%+19 vs state

Science59%+23 vs state

Mathematics54%+16 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, March 5, 2019

My son loves Goethe and adores his teachers, and he enjoys learning here. The vibe is very international which is reflected in many school activities. We truly identify with the spirit and inclusive character of this school. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, February 23, 2019

We love the international multilingual atmosphere at the school along with the amazing teachers. Both my boys enjoy school and are smiling when i pick them up. I am so happy we found Goethe. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, February 22, 2019

We love this school! Our child is taught academic skills while developing her to be a true member of our global community. The second language is fantastic and she is afforded a first class education in a warm, supportive and involved environment. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, February 21, 2019

I'm relieved that we've found this school. Our kids are excelling in their academics in ways I've never seen from them before and they're excited to go to school in the morning. The teachers are why we are here! I've never seen such dedicated and caring teachers. They really try to meet your child where they are and encourage them to keep moving up and trying their best by encouraging their strengths and coaching them for continued improvement. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, February 21, 2019

We love this school! The teachers are incredible, the class sizes are small compared to neighborhood schools, the kids are taught 2 languages in K-2 with an addition of a 3rd language in 3-5. The school is also an authorized International Baccalaureate school which is why our family chose Goethe for our son. International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. Goethe embodies all of this! And they have an amazing parent community on top of it all! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, October 9, 2018

This is a really good school. There are so many parents here who volunteer and participate in their kids academic and emotional development. The class size is amazing less than 25 kids per class and my child is thriving! A hidden gem that no one knows about for sure! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				CAST Science (2026)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2026)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2026)				% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th 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 All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th 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
Goethe International Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	12500 Braddock Dr.	Los Angeles	90066	Los Angeles County	Goethe International Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 306-3484	479	23	20.6	25.1%	165 (34.4%)	82 (17.1%)	144 (30.1%)	22 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (13.8%)								(n/a)
Ocean Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	12870 Panama St.	Los Angeles	90066	Los Angeles County	Ocean Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 827-5511	563	22	25.5	22.7%	271 (48.1%)	10 (1.8%)	164 (29.1%)	24 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	92 (16.3%)								(n/a)											85.9	91.0	88.5	96.2	93.6
Braddock Drive Elementary	Public	K-5	4711 Inglewood Blvd.	Culver City	90230	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 391-6707	541	26	20.8	59.7%	40 (7.4%)	28 (5.2%)	193 (35.7%)	163 (30.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	116 (21.4%)	87.6	756^th of 5804 public elementary schools	87.0%		86.4	853^rd of 5857 public elementary schools	85.4%	97	49.4	49.4	88.0	62.0	63.3	70.9	86.8	68.5	63.3	72.8	90.4	94.2	96.2	94.2	94.2	96.2	$36,630	$34,228	$2,402
ICEF Vista Elementary Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	4471 Inglewood Blvd.	Los Angeles	90043	Los Angeles County	ICEF Vista Elementary Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 298-6400	270	13	20.7	—	1 (0.4%)	14 (5.2%)	253 (93.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											96.2	96.2
Short Avenue Elementary	Public	K-5	12814 Maxella Ave.	Los Angeles	90066	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 397-4234	414	19	21.7	28.7%	122 (29.5%)	12 (2.9%)	139 (33.6%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	131 (31.6%)	90.8	600^th of 5804 public elementary schools	89.7%		88.5	740^th of 5857 public elementary schools	87.4%	140	65.4	65.4	67.7	67.8	78.9	71.0	73.9	72.9	59.6	69.3	85.9	91.8	90.6	92.9	90.6	92.9	$32,108	$30,878	$1,230
Playa del Rey Elementary	Public	K-5	12221 Juniette St.	Culver City	90230	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 827-3560	272	12	22.6	41.9%	68 (25.0%)	31 (11.4%)	105 (38.6%)	21 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (17.3%)	83.7	971^st of 5804 public elementary schools	83.3%		80.5	1137^th of 5857 public elementary schools	80.6%	166	61.9	61.9	66.7	52.4	85.7	68.4	73.3	47.6	69.1	62.3	90.9			90.9		94.6	$35,493	$33,856	$1,637
Stoner Avenue Elementary	Public	K-5	11735 Braddock Dr.	Culver City	90230	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 390-3396	258	15	17.2	95.0%	10 (3.9%)	28 (10.9%)	213 (82.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	53.1	2423^rd of 5804 public elementary schools	58.3%		48.8	2656^th of 5857 public elementary schools	54.7%	233	36.4	36.4	40.4	31.6	72.7	46.6	53.2	26.3	51.5	44.1	85.2	90.7	94.4	90.7	90.7	88.9	$49,266	$45,494	$3,772
Grand View Boulevard Elementary	Public	K-5	3951 Grand View Blvd.	Los Angeles	90066	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 390-3618	510	27	18.8	65.5%	52 (10.2%)	33 (6.5%)	365 (71.6%)	11 (2.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (9.0%)	82	1046^th of 5804 public elementary schools	82.0%		73.2	1463^rd of 5857 public elementary schools	75.0%	417	45.9	45.9	73.4	52.7	62.3	63.1	78.5	62.2	57.4	66.8	94.8	98.1	98.1		98.1	98.1	$41,636	$39,162	$2,474
El Marino Elementary	Public	K-5	11450 Port Rd.	Culver City	90230	Los Angeles County	Culver City Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 842-4241	795	36	22.0	18.6%	121 (15.2%)	19 (2.4%)	316 (39.7%)	156 (19.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	183 (23.0%)	94.9	338^th of 5804 public elementary schools	94.2%		88.8	723^rd of 5857 public elementary schools	87.7%	385	70.2	70.2	74.2	71.9	83.3	76.2	82.0	74.2	75.4	77.3							$21,085	$20,174	$911
Playa Vista Elementary	Public	K-5	13150 West Bluff Creek Dr.	Playa Vista	90094	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(424) 228-1800	488	22	22.1	21.7%	148 (30.3%)	72 (14.8%)	84 (17.2%)	72 (14.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	111 (22.7%)	89	700^th of 5804 public elementary schools	87.9%		86.2	865^th of 5857 public elementary schools	85.2%	165	60.4	60.4	70.2	70.4	62.5	68.1	72.5	79.6	58.3	70.8	92.9				96.5		$32,061	$30,630	$1,431

Frequently Asked Questions about Goethe International Charter

What district is Goethe International Charter in?

Los Angeles Unified

How many students attend Goethe International Charter?

In the 2017-18 school year, 419 students attended Goethe International Charter.

What is the racial makeup of Goethe International Charter?

Students at Goethe International Charter are 42% White, 30% Hispanic, 15% Two or more races, 7% African American, 6% Asian.

Is Goethe International Charter a good school?

Goethe International Charter ranks 861^st of 5804 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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