About This School
Preschool | Grades K-9 | Los Angeles Unified
Accelerated School is located in Los Angeles, CA and is one of 959 schools in Los Angeles Unified School District. It is a charter school that serves 751 students in grades K-9.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Accelerated School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Accelerated School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Accelerated School had an API growth score of 746 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Accelerated School's 2011 base score was 775 and the school did not meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Accelerated School had 26 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Accelerated School's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Accelerated School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Accelerated School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Accelerated School had an API growth score of 746 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Accelerated School's 2011 base score was 775 and the school did not meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Accelerated School had 26 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Accelerated School's students and teachers. more
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Nearby Cities
4000 South Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 235-6343
Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Street Elementary School 0.3 miles |  |
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| Animo Pat Brown School 0.3 miles |  |
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| Accelerated Elementary Charter School 0.3 miles |  |
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| Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary School 0.3 miles | |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 751
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48%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Accelerated School had 97% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Hispanic
55%
Two or More Races
45%
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Los Angeles Unified District Spending
$11,386Per Pupil
The Los Angeles Unified spends $11,386 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 38% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Los Angeles Unified District
26:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Accelerated School had 26 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Los Angeles Unified School DistrictTest Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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Math
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Algebra I
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Math
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Algebra I
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General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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Geometry
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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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Algebra I
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Algebra I
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TestRating
4 out of 10
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