School Profile · Los Angeles
Learning by Design Charter: The scores are below where anyone wants them. Here's what they don't tell you.
Learning by Design Charter posts low test scores — and Black/African American students here beat the state average for their group by 7 points in ELA. If this is your zoned school, the numbers below are where to start a conversation, not where to end one.
7019 South Van Ness Avenue, 90047 (opens in new tab)·Los Angeles Unified·Los Angeles·Grades K-5·114 students·78% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(323) 903-5712·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
18
🌱 Building Momentum · Needs Support
ranked #5,586 statewide · #578 of 580 in Los Angeles Unified
Learning by Design Charter scores 18 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 3rd percentile of 5,744 California elementary schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
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Most rating sites would stop at “25% proficient” and call it done. Learning by Design Charter deserves a closer read. The school sits in Los Angeles, where three in four students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
Test scores are one lens, and at this school they're a rough one right now. The sections below show the fuller picture — including the parts that are working.
As a charter, Learning by Design Charter enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
The 5 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
2.6%
State 21.3%
18.8pp below state avg
Met or exceeded
24.8%
State 42.7%
17.8pp below state avg
Growth (G3→G5)
-3.3pp
State -2.9pp
Scores decline across grades
Chronic absenteeism
27.7%
State 17.9%
9.8pp above state avg
Suspension rate
4.1%
State 1.6%
2.4pp above state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask what changed in the last two years, and what the school is asking families for. Growth shows up in these numbers a year or two after it shows up in classrooms.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
K-12 Feeder Path
Elementary
Learning by Design CharterCharter
18/100
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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 55
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter
Inglewood Unified · 2.3 mi
Solid
65/100
Sixty-First Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified · 2.1 mi
Solid
50/100
West Vernon Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified · 2.9 mi
Developing
50/100
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
Hispanic42.1%
Asian0.9%
Black55.3%
Other1.8%
GenderFemale 49.1%Male 50.9%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 78.1% (14pp above CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
114
366 below 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
23:1
2 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 Learning by Design Charter in Los Angeles, 27.8% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 40.9% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Learning by Design Charter trails its district average for low-income students by 13.1 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (20.0% Math proficient); Black students (40.0% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 24.9 percentage points for black students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 36 students tested.
Equity Gaps
Math · Black−24.9pp
0.0% vs 24.9% overall · n=15
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income36 tested
ELA 27.8%·Math 20.0%· -13.1pp vs district
Black15 tested
ELA 40.0%·Math 0.0%· +4.2pp 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 33.8pp 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
$72K
$13K below CA median
Median Home Value
$681K
$22K above CA median
Bachelor's+
22%
13pp 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
17.4 years avg experience
5 teachers
Teacher Credentials
40% fully credentialed
20.0% 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%
2.6%
↓ vs CA 21.3% · 32th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
24.8%
↓ vs CA 42.7% · 36th pctile
Growth (G3→G5) · 15%
-3.3pp
↓ vs CA -2.9pp · 25th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
27.7%
↓ vs CA 17.9% · 34th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
4.1%
↓ vs CA 1.6% · 30th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 16 | 0% | 6% | 25% | 69% | 6% | −37 |
| Grade 4 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Grade 5 | 28 | 4% | 36% | 25% | 36% | 39% | −9 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 15 | 7% | 40% | 27% | 27% | 47% | +1 |
| Grade 4 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Grade 5 | 28 | 0% | 7% | 14% | 79% | 7% | −28 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 28 | 0% | 4% | 39% | 57% |
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 | 36 | 27.8% | −13 | −10 |
| Black/African American | 15 | 40.0% | +4 | +7 |
03Peer comparison · nearest elementary schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning by Design Charter ← | — | 18 | 2.6% | 24.8% | −3.3 | 4.1% |
| Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter | 2.3 mi | 65 | 41.2% | 69.8% | +5.7 | 0.1% |
| Sixty-First Street Elementary | 2.1 mi | 50 | 18.8% | 38.5% | −3.7 | 0.4% |
| West Vernon Avenue Elementary | 2.9 mi | 50 | 19.1% | 41.8% | +5.9 | 0.1% |
| California average | — | 43 | 21.3% | 42.7% | −2.9 | 1.6% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Scope Score history
2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · rank #4696 → #4306 → #1813 → #5586
What we can't show
- — Low-income students here trail the state average for their group by 10 points in ELA — worth asking how the school is closing that gap.
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=5,744 elementary schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
A low score doesn't tell the whole story. Read: Your School Scored Low — Here's What That Actually Means
Frequently asked questions
Is Learning by Design Charter a good elementary school?
Learning by Design Charter has a Scope Score of 18 out of 100, placing it in the 3rd percentile of California elementary schools and ranked #5,586 statewide. 2.6% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 18.8 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 Learning by Design Charter's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 24.8% of students at Learning by Design Charter met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 2.6% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 22.3% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 2.6% 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. 87 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Learning by Design Charter rank in California?
Learning by Design Charter ranks #5,586 among California elementary schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 3rd 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 Learning by Design Charter getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at Learning by Design Charter decreases by 3.3 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 Learning by Design Charter?
27.7% of students at Learning by Design Charter are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), compared to the California average of 17.9%. The suspension rate is 4.1%. 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 Learning by Design Charter compare to other schools in Los Angeles?
Learning by Design Charter scores 18/100 (3rd 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 114 students. Use the schools in Los Angeles page or the map view to compare all elementary schools nearby.
How does Learning by Design Charter serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Learning by Design Charter in Los Angeles, 27.8% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 40.9% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Learning by Design Charter trails its district average for low-income students by 13.1 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (20.0% Math proficient); Black students (40.0% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 24.9 percentage points for black students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 36 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.