Best Schools in West Athens, CA
West Athens, CA has 9 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,681 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in West Athens greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Athens, CA
The top high schools in West Athens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Middle College High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 365 Students
2. Stella High Charter Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bright Star Secondary Charter Academy District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 521 Students
3. George Washington Preparatory High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 744 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Athens, CA
The top middle schools in West Athens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Animo Legacy Charter Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Animo Legacy Charter Middle District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 917 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Athens, CA
The top elementary schools in West Athens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cimarron Avenue Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 259 Students
2. West Athens Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 577 Students
3. St Frances X Cabrini School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Frances X Cabrini School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 226 Students
4. Castle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Castle Elementary School • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 45 Students
5. Moores Day Care Prep School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moores Day Care Prep School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 27 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Athens, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Athens, CA has a total population of 9,393 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West Athens, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood West Athens, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Athens, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Athens, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit West Athens, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West Athens, CA
How many schools are in West Athens, CA?
West Athens, CA has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,681 students in total.
How do schools in West Athens perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in West Athens score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in West Athens greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West Athens?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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