Serving 556 students in grades Kindergarten-8, La Tijera K-8 Academy Of Excellence Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
La Tijera K-8 Academy Of Excellence Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
La Tijera K-8 Academy Of Excellence Charter's student population of 556 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
556 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
La Tijera K-8 Academy Of Excellence Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Tijera K-8 Academy Of Excellence Charter is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5093 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
59%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Tijera K-8 Academy Of Excellence Charter's ranking?
La Tijera K-8 Academy Of Excellence Charter is ranked #5093 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are La Tijera K-8 Academy Of Excellence Charter often compared to?
La Tijera K-8 Academy Of Excellence Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Frank D. Parent Tk-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend La Tijera K-8 Academy Of Excellence Charter?
556 students attend La Tijera K-8 Academy Of Excellence Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of La Tijera K-8 Academy Of Excellence Charter students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Tijera K-8 Academy Of Excellence Charter?
La Tijera K-8 Academy Of Excellence Charter has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does La Tijera K-8 Academy Of Excellence Charter offer ?
La Tijera K-8 Academy Of Excellence Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is La Tijera K-8 Academy Of Excellence Charter part of?
La Tijera K-8 Academy Of Excellence Charter is part of Inglewood Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Date
First Day of School (Events)
August 18, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break (Events)
April 06, 2026 (Monday)
Spring Break (Events)
April 07, 2026 (Tuesday)
Spring Break (Events)
April 08, 2026 (Wednesday)
Spring Break (Events)
April 09, 2026 (Thursday)
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