School Profile · Granada Hills
Granada Hills Charter: High scores, healthy climate, strong attendance. We looked for a catch — we didn't find one.
Granada Hills Charter posts 54.1% exceeding the standard — versus 21.3% statewide — with climate numbers better than most. That doesn't make it perfect. It makes it worth a visit to find what numbers can't measure.
10535 Zelzah Avenue, 91344 (opens in new tab)·Los Angeles Unified·Granada Hills·Grades K-12·5,927 students·47% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(818) 360-2361·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
76
⭐ High Ceiling · Strong
ranked #306 statewide · #23 of 580 in Los Angeles Unified
Granada Hills Charter scores 76 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 95th percentile of 5,744 California elementary schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
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Most rating sites would stop at “77% proficient” and call it done. Granada Hills Charter deserves a closer read. The school sits in Granada Hills, where two in five students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
The headline number: 54.1% of students scored in the top band on the state test. The California average is 21.3%.
As a charter, Granada Hills 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.
71%
17%
12%
Grade 3 · 88% proficient
50%
24%
26%
Grade 4 · 74% proficient
49%
23%
28%
Grade 5 · 72% proficient
The honest read: the share exceeding falls 21.2pp across grades; the floor slips 15.6pp. The state average rises 4.5pp over the same span. A school visit and conversation with teachers will tell you more than this number.
71.6%
Low-income · ELA · met standard
Granada Hills Charter's most underrated number
71.6% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide. That's the strongest kind of signal a school can post: it holds across income lines.
Granada Hills Charter low-income: 71.6%State low-income: 38.2%
The 5 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
54.1%
State 21.3%
32.8pp above state avg
Met or exceeded
77.2%
State 42.7%
34.5pp above state avg
Growth (G3→G5)
-21.2pp
State -2.9pp
Scores decline across grades
Chronic absenteeism
7.6%
State 17.9%
10.3pp below state avg
Suspension rate
1.1%
State 1.6%
0.5pp 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 Path
Granada Hills Charter serves grades K-12 — students can complete their entire K-12 education here.
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Your other options
Nearby Elementary Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 80
Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary
Los Angeles Unified · 1.5 mi
Strong
90/100
Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies
Los Angeles Unified · 1.6 mi
Strong
80/100
Castlebay Lane Charter
Los Angeles Unified · 2.6 mi
Strong
71/100
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
Hispanic43.7%
White22.9%
Asian16.9%
Black4.1%
Other12.5%
GenderFemale 49.7%Male 50.0%Non-binary 0.3%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 47.3% (16pp below CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
5,927
4,727 above CA avg (~1,200)
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
25:1
4 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 Granada Hills Charter in Granada Hills, 71.6% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 40.9% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Granada Hills Charter outperforms its district average for low-income students by 30.7 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (51.7% Math proficient); Hispanic students (69.4% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 42.8 percentage points for disabilities students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 907 students tested.
Equity Gaps
ELA · Disabilities−42.8pp
36.9% vs 79.6% overall · n=184
3 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · Disabilities−32.3pp
18.9% vs 51.2% overall · n=184
Math · Disabilities−35.4pp
32.9% vs 68.3% overall · n=180
Math Exceeded · Black−36.4pp
7.8% vs 44.2% overall · n=51
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income907 tested
ELA 71.6%·Math 51.7%· +30.7pp vs district
Hispanic823 tested
ELA 69.4%·Math 48.4%· +28.4pp vs district
White421 tested
ELA 78.9%·Math 62.5%· +10.0pp 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 20.0pp 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
$119K
$34K above CA median
Median Home Value
$904K
$245K above CA median
Bachelor's+
39%
4pp above 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
15.4 years avg experience
242 teachers · 3% first-year · 6% second-year
Teacher Credentials
93% fully credentialed
0.5% 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%
54.1%
↑ vs CA 21.3% · 82th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
77.2%
↑ vs CA 42.7% · 76th pctile
Growth (G3→G5) · 15%
-21.2pp
↓ vs CA -2.9pp · 57th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
7.6%
↑ vs CA 17.9% · 67th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
1.1%
↑ vs CA 1.6% · 54th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 129 | 71% | 17% | 5% | 7% | 88% | +44 |
| Grade 4 | 148 | 50% | 24% | 13% | 14% | 74% | +29 |
| Grade 5 | 150 | 49% | 23% | 12% | 16% | 72% | +24 |
| Grade 6 | 146 | 54% | 33% | 10% | 3% | 87% | +40 |
| Grade 7 | 148 | 45% | 32% | 16% | 7% | 77% | +29 |
| Grade 8 | 152 | 49% | 36% | 13% | 3% | 85% | +39 |
| Grade 11 | 1,110 | 44% | 33% | 15% | 9% | 77% | +30 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 129 | 67% | 24% | 3% | 5% | 91% | +46 |
| Grade 4 | 148 | 41% | 32% | 18% | 8% | 74% | +32 |
| Grade 5 | 150 | 46% | 19% | 20% | 15% | 65% | +29 |
| Grade 6 | 146 | 45% | 25% | 18% | 12% | 70% | +35 |
| Grade 7 | 148 | 43% | 23% | 17% | 18% | 66% | +32 |
| Grade 8 | 152 | 46% | 22% | 20% | 13% | 68% | +35 |
| Grade 11 | 1,106 | 28% | 24% | 22% | 25% | 53% | +29 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 1,388 | 15% | 34% | 47% | 4% |
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 | 907 | 71.6% | +31 | +33 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 823 | 69.4% | +28 | +31 |
| White | 421 | 78.9% | +10 | +17 |
03Peer comparison · nearest elementary schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granada Hills Charter ← | — | 76 | 54.1% | 77.2% | −21.2 | 1.1% |
| Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary | 1.5 mi | 90 | 72.2% | 92.4% | −1.2 | 0.1% |
| Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies | 1.6 mi | 80 | 61.0% | 82.6% | −9.8 | 0.1% |
| Castlebay Lane Charter | 2.6 mi | 71 | 46.2% | 73.0% | +2.4 | 0.4% |
| California average | — | 43 | 21.3% | 42.7% | −2.9 | 1.6% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Scope Score history
2024 · 2025 · rank #381 → #306
What we can't show
- — Scored here as an elementary school — other grade spans appear in the data appendix.
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 Granada Hills Charter a good elementary school?
Granada Hills Charter has a Scope Score of 76 out of 100, placing it in the 95th percentile of California elementary schools and ranked #306 statewide. 54.1% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 32.8 percentage points above 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 Granada Hills Charter's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 77.2% of students at Granada Hills Charter met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 54.1% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 23.1% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 54.1% 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. 854 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Granada Hills Charter rank in California?
Granada Hills Charter ranks #306 among California elementary schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 95th 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 Granada Hills Charter getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at Granada Hills Charter decreases by 21.2 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 Granada Hills Charter?
7.6% of students at Granada Hills 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 1.1%, 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 Granada Hills Charter compare to other schools in Granada Hills?
Granada Hills Charter scores 76/100 (95th 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 5,927 students. Use the schools in Granada Hills page or the map view to compare all elementary schools nearby.
How does Granada Hills Charter serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Granada Hills Charter in Granada Hills, 71.6% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 40.9% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Granada Hills Charter outperforms its district average for low-income students by 30.7 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (51.7% Math proficient); Hispanic students (69.4% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 42.8 percentage points for disabilities students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 907 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.