School Profile · North Hollywood
ISANA Palmati Academy: Most kids here clear the bar, year after year. The question is what happens after that.
ISANA Palmati Academy posts 64% meeting the standard; 41.0% push past it. Steady is worth something — and the gap between those two numbers is the thing to ask about.
6501 Laurel Canyon Boulevard, 91606 (opens in new tab)·Los Angeles Unified·North Hollywood·Grades K-8·360 students·90% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(818) 753-2712·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
61
🌱 Building Momentum · Solid
ranked #955 statewide · #65 of 580 in Los Angeles Unified
ISANA Palmati Academy scores 61 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 83rd percentile of 5,744 California elementary schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
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Most rating sites would stop at “64% proficient” and call it done. ISANA Palmati Academy deserves a closer read. The school sits in North Hollywood, where four in five students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
The headline number: 63.3% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide.
As a charter, ISANA Palmati Academy 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.
49%
12%
39%
Grade 3 · 61% proficient
50%
25%
25%
Grade 4 · 75% proficient
33%
27%
40%
Grade 5 · 60% proficient
The honest read: the share exceeding falls 15.5pp 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.
63.3%
Low-income · ELA · met standard
ISANA Palmati Academy's most underrated number
63.3% 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.
ISANA Palmati Academy low-income: 63.3%State low-income: 38.2%ISANA Palmati Academy EL: 13.6%State EL: 10.4%
The 5 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
41.0%
State 21.3%
19.7pp above state avg
Met or exceeded
63.5%
State 42.7%
20.8pp above state avg
Growth (G3→G5)
-10.7pp
State -2.9pp
Scores decline across grades
Chronic absenteeism
21.6%
State 17.9%
3.7pp above state avg
Suspension rate
0.4%
State 1.6%
1.2pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask how the school challenges kids who clear the standard early. The gap between meeting and exceeding is where pacing shows.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
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Your other options
Nearby Elementary Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 75
Science Academy STEM Magnet
Los Angeles Unified · 2 mi
Strong
93/100
Colfax Charter Elementary
Los Angeles Unified · 2.1 mi
Strong
75/100
John B. Monlux Elementary
Los Angeles Unified · 0.9 mi
Solid
56/100
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
Hispanic93.1%
White3.1%
Asian0.8%
Black0.8%
Other2.2%
GenderFemale 50.0%Male 50.0%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 89.7% (26pp above CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
360
260 below CA avg (~620)
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
24:1
3 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 ISANA Palmati Academy in North Hollywood, 63.3% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 40.9% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. ISANA Palmati Academy outperforms its district average for low-income students by 22.4 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (52.0% Math proficient); Hispanic students (64.8% ELA proficient). Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 199 students tested.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income200 tested
ELA 63.3%·Math 52.0%· +22.4pp vs district
Hispanic200 tested
ELA 64.8%·Math 53.5%· +23.8pp vs district
English Learner22 tested
ELA 13.6%·Math 18.2%· +6.6pp 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 rises by 1.3pp 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
$66K
$19K below CA median
Median Home Value
$833K
$174K above CA median
Bachelor's+
26%
9pp 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
2.7 years avg experience
16 teachers · 50% first-year · 6% second-year
Teacher Credentials
100% fully credentialed
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%
41.0%
↑ vs CA 21.3% · 69th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
63.5%
↑ vs CA 42.7% · 66th pctile
Growth (G3→G5) · 15%
-10.7pp
↓ vs CA -2.9pp · 53th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
21.6%
↓ vs CA 17.9% · 44th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
0.4%
↑ vs CA 1.6% · 60th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 41 | 49% | 12% | 17% | 22% | 61% | +18 |
| Grade 4 | 44 | 50% | 25% | 7% | 18% | 75% | +30 |
| Grade 5 | 51 | 33% | 27% | 25% | 14% | 61% | +13 |
| Grade 6 | 24 | 17% | 29% | 29% | 25% | 46% | −1 |
| Grade 7 | 25 | 28% | 44% | 24% | 4% | 72% | +24 |
| Grade 8 | 28 | 21% | 54% | 14% | 11% | 75% | +29 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 41 | 44% | 24% | 20% | 12% | 68% | +23 |
| Grade 4 | 45 | 44% | 24% | 20% | 11% | 69% | +27 |
| Grade 5 | 51 | 25% | 22% | 27% | 25% | 47% | +12 |
| Grade 6 | 24 | 17% | 17% | 21% | 46% | 33% | −2 |
| Grade 7 | 25 | 24% | 28% | 28% | 20% | 52% | +18 |
| Grade 8 | 28 | 25% | 21% | 21% | 32% | 46% | +14 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 79 | 13% | 27% | 49% | 11% |
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 | 199 | 63.3% | +22 | +25 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 199 | 64.8% | +24 | +26 |
| English Learners | 22 | 13.6% | +7 | +3 |
03Peer comparison · nearest elementary schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISANA Palmati Academy ← | — | 61 | 41.0% | 63.5% | −10.7 | 0.4% |
| Science Academy STEM Magnet | 2 mi | 93 | 87.7% | 98.3% | −4.6 | 0.2% |
| Colfax Charter Elementary | 2.1 mi | 75 | 54.3% | 80.3% | −3.0 | 0.1% |
| John B. Monlux Elementary | 0.9 mi | 56 | 32.5% | 59.4% | −27.7 | 0.6% |
| 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 #794 → #1256 → #914 → #297 → #955
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 ISANA Palmati Academy a good elementary school?
ISANA Palmati Academy has a Scope Score of 61 out of 100, placing it in the 83rd percentile of California elementary schools and ranked #955 statewide. 41.0% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 19.7 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 ISANA Palmati Academy's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 63.5% of students at ISANA Palmati Academy met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 41.0% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 22.5% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 41.0% 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. 273 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does ISANA Palmati Academy rank in California?
ISANA Palmati Academy ranks #955 among California elementary schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 83rd 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 ISANA Palmati Academy getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at ISANA Palmati Academy decreases by 10.7 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 ISANA Palmati Academy?
21.6% of students at ISANA Palmati Academy are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), compared to the California average of 17.9%. The suspension rate is 0.4%, 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 ISANA Palmati Academy compare to other schools in North Hollywood?
ISANA Palmati Academy scores 61/100 (83rd 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 360 students. Use the schools in North Hollywood page or the map view to compare all elementary schools nearby.
How does ISANA Palmati Academy serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At ISANA Palmati Academy in North Hollywood, 63.3% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 40.9% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. ISANA Palmati Academy outperforms its district average for low-income students by 22.4 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (52.0% Math proficient); Hispanic students (64.8% ELA proficient). Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 199 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.