Serving 285 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Plainview Academic Charter Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Plainview Academic Charter Academy's student population of 285 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
285 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Plainview Academic Charter Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plainview Academic Charter Academy is 0.37, 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
#6532 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
78%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
15%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plainview Academic Charter Academy's ranking?
Plainview Academic Charter Academy is ranked #6532 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Plainview Academic Charter Academy often compared to?
Plainview Academic Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Apperson Street Elementary School, Pinewood Avenue Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Plainview Academic Charter Academy?
285 students attend Plainview Academic Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Plainview Academic Charter Academy students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plainview Academic Charter Academy?
Plainview Academic Charter Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Plainview Academic Charter Academy offer ?
Plainview Academic Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Plainview Academic Charter Academy part of?
Plainview Academic Charter Academy is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Reviews
2 6/29/2016
This school has no music and the teachers are mediocre. Academics: repetitive curriculum, and recess is far too structured.
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