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Crescendo Charter (Closed 2012)

4900 South Western Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90062
Crescendo Charter serves 219 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the California state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
219 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(10-11)
75-79%
58%
(10-11)
45-49%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
66%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average).
How many students attend Crescendo Charter?
219 students attend Crescendo Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Crescendo Charter students are Black, and 34% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Crescendo Charter offer ?
Crescendo Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Crescendo Charter part of?
Crescendo Charter is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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