Summary:
This analysis covers three public charter schools in the 91403 zip code of Sherman Oaks and Encino, California, including two elementary schools and one middle school serving grades K-8, with a total enrollment of 1,090 students.
Among these schools, Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter stands out as the top performer, consistently earning a 5-star rating with test scores well above state averages, particularly in English (78.5% proficient). It is followed by Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter, which maintains a solid 4-star rating and above-average academic results. In contrast, Ivy Bound Academy of Math Sci and Technical Charter Mid faces significant challenges, with proficiency rates far below state averages and a much higher chronic absenteeism rate.
The schools show a notable performance gap, with Hesby Oaks achieving the best outcomes despite having the lowest per-student spending, while Ivy Bound Academy struggles academically even with a very low student-teacher ratio. There is a strong correlation between economic disadvantage and school performance, as the school with the lowest percentage of students receiving free lunch (Hesby Oaks, 22%) is the highest performing, and the school with the highest percentage (Ivy Bound, 65%) is the lowest performing. All three schools operate under the Los Angeles Unified or their own charter district, demonstrating that charter status alone does not determine success.
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