School Profile · Lake View Terrace
Fenton Avenue Charter: No single number tells this school's story. Here's the honest picture.
Fenton Avenue Charter posts 41% meeting the standard and 17.4% exceeding it, against 43% and 21.3% statewide. The gaps and the bright spots below are the real read.
11828 Gain Street, 91342 (opens in new tab)·Los Angeles Unified·Lake View Terrace·Grades K-5·746 students·83% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(818) 896-7482·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
41
🤝 Culture First · Developing
ranked #2,767 statewide · #283 of 580 in Los Angeles Unified
Fenton Avenue Charter scores 41 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 52nd percentile of 5,744 California elementary schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
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Most rating sites would stop at “41% proficient” and call it done. Fenton Avenue Charter deserves a closer read. The school sits in Lake View Terrace, where four in five students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
The headline number: 5.3% chronic absenteeism — versus 17.9% statewide. Attendance is the quietest strong signal a school can post.
As a charter, Fenton Avenue Charter enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
The story this school is actually telling
The school, grade by grade
ELA · CAASPP 2024–25Different students, same year — each bar is one grade's proficiency mix.
19%
29%
52%
Grade 3 · 48% proficient
24%
22%
54%
Grade 4 · 46% proficient
20%
28%
52%
Grade 5 · 48% proficient
The honest read: the share exceeding holds steady across grades; the proficiency floor barely moves. The state average rises 4.5pp over the same span. A school visit and conversation with teachers will tell you more than this number.
The 5 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
17.4%
State 21.3%
3.9pp below state avg
Met or exceeded
41.0%
State 42.7%
1.6pp below state avg
Growth (G3→G5)
-8.1pp
State -2.9pp
Scores decline across grades
Chronic absenteeism
5.3%
State 17.9%
12.6pp below state avg
Suspension rate
0.0%
State 1.6%
1.6pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask what the school is working on next. Strong numbers tell you where a school is, not where it's going.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
K-12 Feeder Path
Elementary
Fenton Avenue CharterCharter
41/100
This school
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Middle
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High School
No feeder data available for this level
Estimated path based on proximity within the same district. Contact your school district for official feeder information.
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Your other options
Nearby Elementary Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 53
Brainard Elementary
Los Angeles Unified · 1.6 mi
Solid
56/100
PUC Community Charter Middle and PUC Community Cha
Los Angeles Unified · 0.5 mi
Solid
52/100
Stonehurst Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified · 2.5 mi
Solid
52/100
Nearby Middle Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 33
PUC Lakeview Charter Academy
Los Angeles Unified · 0.5 mi
Developing
35/100
Pacoima Middle
Los Angeles Unified · 2.8 mi
Developing
33/100
PUC Inspire Charter Academy
Los Angeles Unified · 0.9 mi
Developing
31/100
Nearby High Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 52
Cesar E. Chavez Learning Academies-Arts/Theatre/En
Los Angeles Unified · 1.8 mi
Solid
56/100
Cesar E. Chavez Learning Academies-Social Justice
Los Angeles Unified · 1.8 mi
Solid
54/100
Cesar E. Chavez Learning Academies-Technology Prep
Los Angeles Unified · 1.8 mi
Developing
45/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic92.1%
White1.9%
Asian0.1%
Black3.8%
Other2.1%
GenderFemale 48.5%Male 51.5%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 82.7% (19pp above CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
746
266 above CA avg (~480)
Transitional Kindergarten
TK status unconfirmed
No TK enrollment is on file with the state for this school — that isn't the same as “no TK.” Confirm directly with the district.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
1 more students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,180
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$60,420 – $122,706
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Fenton Avenue Charter in Lake View Terrace, 44.7% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 40.9% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Fenton Avenue Charter outperforms its district average for low-income students by 3.7 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (33.2% Math proficient); Hispanic students (46.2% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 34.1 percentage points for disabilities students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 459 students tested.
Equity Gaps
ELA · Disabilities−34.1pp
12.8% vs 47.0% overall · n=102
3 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · English Learner−18.1pp
2.6% vs 20.7% overall · n=143
Math · Disabilities−26.0pp
9.1% vs 35.0% overall · n=102
Math Exceeded · English Learner−12.1pp
1.9% vs 14.0% overall · n=148
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income464 tested
ELA 44.7%·Math 33.2%· +3.7pp vs district
Hispanic507 tested
ELA 46.2%·Math 34.7%· +5.2pp vs district
English Learner148 tested
ELA 13.3%·Math 12.8%· +6.3pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Subgroup Growth by Grade
Change in proficiency from lowest tested grade. Shows which groups are gaining ground.
Low-income student ELA proficiency falls by 0.1pp from grade 3 to grade 5 at this school. District average: +4.5pp.
Subgroups with fewer than 10 tested students per grade are not shown.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$98K
$13K above CA median
Median Home Value
$696K
$37K above CA median
Bachelor's+
21%
14pp below CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
7.4 years avg experience
34 teachers · 24% first-year · 24% second-year
Teacher Credentials
93% fully credentialed
3.3% on intern/emergency permit
Source: CDE SARC, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 43%
17.4%
↓ vs CA 21.3% · 46th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
41.0%
↓ vs CA 42.7% · 49th pctile
Growth (G3→G5) · 15%
-8.1pp
↓ vs CA -2.9pp · 34th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
5.3%
↑ vs CA 17.9% · 70th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
0.0%
↑ vs CA 1.6% · 63th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 176 | 19% | 29% | 27% | 25% | 48% | +4 |
| Grade 4 | 181 | 24% | 22% | 20% | 35% | 45% | +0 |
| Grade 5 | 188 | 20% | 28% | 21% | 31% | 48% | −0 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 178 | 13% | 30% | 28% | 29% | 43% | −3 |
| Grade 4 | 182 | 17% | 19% | 35% | 29% | 36% | −5 |
| Grade 5 | 190 | 12% | 14% | 28% | 46% | 26% | −9 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 190 | 6% | 17% | 62% | 15% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 459 | 44.7% | +4 | +6 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 504 | 46.2% | +5 | +7 |
| English Learners | 143 | 13.3% | +6 | +3 |
03Peer comparison · nearest elementary schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenton Avenue Charter ← | — | 41 | 17.4% | 41.0% | −8.1 | 0.0% |
| Brainard Elementary | 1.6 mi | 56 | 31.4% | 63.7% | +7.5 | 0.3% |
| PUC Community Charter Middle and PUC Community Cha | 0.5 mi | 52 | 21.5% | 56.7% | −10.0 | 0.1% |
| Stonehurst Avenue Elementary | 2.5 mi | 52 | 24.9% | 56.8% | −12.0 | 0.2% |
| California average | — | 43 | 21.3% | 42.7% | −2.9 | 1.6% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #2992 → #2635 → #2309 → #2525 → #2767
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=5,744 elementary schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
Frequently asked questions
Is Fenton Avenue Charter a good elementary school?
Fenton Avenue Charter has a Scope Score of 41 out of 100, placing it in the 52nd percentile of California elementary schools and ranked #2,767 statewide. 17.4% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 3.9 percentage points below the California average of 21.3%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Fenton Avenue Charter's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 41.0% of students at Fenton Avenue Charter met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 17.4% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 23.7% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 17.4% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 1,095 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Fenton Avenue Charter rank in California?
Fenton Avenue Charter ranks #2,767 among California elementary schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 52nd percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), grade-level growth (Grade 3 to grade 5 growth), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
Is Fenton Avenue Charter getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at Fenton Avenue Charter decreases by 8.1 percentage points from Grade 3 to grade 5 growth. This downward pattern doesn't necessarily mean the school is failing — it can reflect cohort differences, demographic shifts, or curriculum changes. A campus visit and conversation with teachers can reveal what the numbers can't. Growth trajectory is weighted at 15% in the elementary Scope Score because it measures what the school does, not just who walks in the door.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Fenton Avenue Charter?
5.3% of students at Fenton Avenue Charter are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 17.9%. The suspension rate is 0.0%, indicating a low-discipline-incident environment. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Fenton Avenue Charter compare to other schools in Lake View Terrace?
Fenton Avenue Charter scores 41/100 (52nd percentile) among California elementary schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 746 students. Use the schools in Lake View Terrace page or the map view to compare all elementary schools nearby.
How does Fenton Avenue Charter serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Fenton Avenue Charter in Lake View Terrace, 44.7% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 40.9% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Fenton Avenue Charter outperforms its district average for low-income students by 3.7 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (33.2% Math proficient); Hispanic students (46.2% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 34.1 percentage points for disabilities students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 459 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.