Summary:
This analysis covers three elementary schools (grades K-5/K-6) in the 90028 zip code of Los Angeles, offering parents a comparison of a charter and two traditional public schools in the area.
Among these schools, Citizens of the World Charter School Hollywood stands out as the highest performing, ranking in the 63rd percentile statewide with particularly strong math and science scores and the lowest rate of chronic student absenteeism. In comparison, Grant Elementary and Cheremoya Avenue Elementary, both in the Los Angeles Unified district, face greater academic challenges, with Cheremoya Avenue showing notably lower proficiency in mathematics and science.
An interesting finding is that higher per-student spending and smaller class sizes do not automatically translate to higher test scores in this group. Grant Elementary has the most resources per student but middle-tier results, while Citizens of the World achieves better outcomes with fewer resources. Chronic absenteeism is a significant challenge, especially at Cheremoya Avenue, and appears closely linked to academic performance. All three schools serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, highlighting the importance of effective programs to support student success in this community.
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