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Carthay Elementary Of Environmental Studies Magnet vs. Westwood Charter Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Carthay Elementary Of Environmental Studies Magnet
6351 West Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Westwood Charter Elementary School
2050 Selby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Carthay Elementary Of Environmental Studies Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Westwood Charter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 364 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carthay Elementary Of Environmental Studies Magnet ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 662 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Westwood Charter Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
364 students
662 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Carthay Elementary Of Environmental Studies Magnet over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Westwood Charter Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Carthay Elementary Of Environmental Studies Magnet.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Westwood Charter Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Carthay Elementary Of Environmental Studies Magnet over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Westwood Charter Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
25:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Carthay Elementary Of Environmental Studies Magnet with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Charter Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1748 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#420 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Carthay Elementary Of Environmental Studies Magnet, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Westwood Charter Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in CA)
77%
(Top 5% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carthay Elementary Of Environmental Studies Magnet who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westwood Charter Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
78%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carthay Elementary Of Environmental Studies Magnet who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westwood Charter Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Carthay Elementary Of Environmental Studies Magnet by grade.
This chart displays the students of Westwood Charter Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
94
193
Grade 1 Students
53
93
Grade 2 Students
55
90
Grade 3 Students
56
83
Grade 4 Students
44
110
Grade 5 Students
62
93

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Carthay Elementary Of Environmental Studies Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Westwood Charter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Asian
4%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Carthay Elementary Of Environmental Studies Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Westwood Charter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
45%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Carthay Elementary Of Environmental Studies Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Westwood Charter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
23%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Carthay Elementary Of Environmental Studies Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Westwood Charter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
22%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Carthay Elementary Of Environmental Studies Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Westwood Charter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Carthay Elementary Of Environmental Studies Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Westwood Charter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Two or more races
6%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Carthay Elementary Of Environmental Studies Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Westwood Charter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.70
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Carthay Elementary Of Environmental Studies Magnet, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Westwood Charter Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Carthay Elementary Of Environmental Studies Magnet, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Westwood Charter Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Carthay Elementary Of Environmental Studies Magnet, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Westwood Charter Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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