School Profile · Los Angeles
Renaissance Arts Academy: High scores, healthy climate, strong attendance. We looked for a catch — we didn't find one.
Renaissance Arts Academy posts 59.6% 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.
2558 North San Fernando Road, 90065 (opens in new tab)·Los Angeles Unified·Los Angeles·Grades K-12·475 students·64% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(323) 259-5700·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
80
⭐ High Ceiling · Strong
ranked #160 statewide · #12 of 580 in Los Angeles Unified
Renaissance Arts Academy scores 80 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 97th percentile of 5,744 California elementary schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “86% proficient” and call it done. Renaissance Arts Academy deserves a closer read. The school sits in Los Angeles, where three in five students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
The headline number: 59.6% of students scored in the top band on the state test. The California average is 21.3%.
As a charter, Renaissance Arts 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.
63%
21%
16%
Grade 3 · 84% proficient
65%
23%
12%
Grade 4 · 88% proficient
48%
28%
24%
Grade 5 · 76% proficient
The honest read: the share exceeding falls 14.2pp across grades; the floor slips 7.5pp. The state average rises 4.5pp over the same span. A school visit and conversation with teachers will tell you more than this number.
80.8%
Low-income · ELA · met standard
Renaissance Arts Academy's most underrated number
80.8% 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.
Renaissance Arts Academy low-income: 80.8%State low-income: 38.2%
The 5 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
59.6%
State 21.3%
38.3pp above state avg
Met or exceeded
86.5%
State 42.7%
43.8pp above state avg
Growth (G3→G5)
-0.9pp
State -2.9pp
Scores decline across grades
Chronic absenteeism
4.4%
State 17.9%
13.5pp below state avg
Suspension rate
0.2%
State 1.6%
1.4pp 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
Renaissance Arts Academy 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 69
Ivanhoe Elementary
Los Angeles Unified · 1.5 mi
Strong
73/100
Eagle Rock Elementary
Los Angeles Unified · 2.5 mi
Solid
68/100
Mt. Washington Elementary
Los Angeles Unified · 1.5 mi
Solid
65/100
Nearby Middle Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 50
Washington Irving Middle School Math, Music and En
Los Angeles Unified · 0.7 mi
Solid
58/100
Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Mag
Los Angeles Unified · 2.4 mi
Solid
51/100
Theodore Roosevelt Middle
Glendale Unified · 2 mi
Developing
43/100
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
Hispanic50.7%
White24.6%
Asian9.3%
Black9.7%
Other5.7%
GenderFemale 55.0%Male 43.4%Non-binary 1.7%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 63.6% (0pp below CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
475
725 below 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
19:1
2 fewer 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 Renaissance Arts Academy in Los Angeles, 80.8% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 40.9% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Renaissance Arts Academy outperforms its district average for low-income students by 39.9 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (90.1% Math proficient); Hispanic students (79.9% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 3.6 percentage points for hispanic students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 182 students tested.
Equity Gaps
ELA · Hispanic−3.6pp
80.6% vs 84.2% overall · n=138
2 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · Hispanic−10.5pp
42.1% vs 52.6% overall · n=138
Math Exceeded · Hispanic−6.2pp
63.6% vs 69.8% overall · n=137
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income182 tested
ELA 80.8%·Math 90.1%· +39.9pp vs district
Hispanic149 tested
ELA 79.9%·Math 87.8%· +38.8pp vs district
White35 tested
ELA 94.3%·Math 91.4%· +25.4pp 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 11.8pp 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
$95K
$10K above CA median
Median Home Value
$1.09M
$426K above CA median
Bachelor's+
42%
7pp 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
9.4 years avg experience
27 teachers
Teacher Credentials
94% fully credentialed
3.5% 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%
59.6%
↑ vs CA 21.3% · 87th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
86.5%
↑ vs CA 42.7% · 83th pctile
Growth (G3→G5) · 15%
-0.9pp
↑ vs CA -2.9pp · 46th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
4.4%
↑ vs CA 17.9% · 72th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
0.2%
↑ vs CA 1.6% · 62th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 24 | 63% | 21% | 8% | 8% | 83% | +40 |
| Grade 4 | 43 | 65% | 23% | 9% | 2% | 88% | +44 |
| Grade 5 | 29 | 48% | 28% | 14% | 10% | 76% | +28 |
| Grade 6 | 46 | 41% | 37% | 15% | 7% | 78% | +32 |
| Grade 7 | 43 | 47% | 40% | 9% | 5% | 86% | +38 |
| Grade 8 | 56 | 29% | 52% | 13% | 7% | 80% | +34 |
| Grade 11 | 36 | 78% | 19% | 3% | 0% | 97% | +50 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 24 | 63% | 25% | 8% | 4% | 88% | +42 |
| Grade 4 | 43 | 53% | 37% | 9% | 0% | 91% | +49 |
| Grade 5 | 29 | 66% | 28% | 7% | 0% | 93% | +58 |
| Grade 6 | 46 | 76% | 15% | 9% | 0% | 91% | +56 |
| Grade 7 | 43 | 74% | 14% | 7% | 5% | 88% | +54 |
| Grade 8 | 55 | 67% | 20% | 11% | 2% | 87% | +55 |
| Grade 11 | 36 | 89% | 8% | 3% | 0% | 97% | +74 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 117 | 47% | 44% | 9% | 0% |
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 | 182 | 80.8% | +40 | +43 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 149 | 79.9% | +39 | +41 |
| White | 35 | 94.3% | +25 | +32 |
03Peer comparison · nearest elementary schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Arts Academy ← | — | 80 | 59.6% | 86.5% | −0.9 | 0.2% |
| Ivanhoe Elementary | 1.5 mi | 73 | 48.7% | 80.2% | −8.2 | 0.1% |
| Eagle Rock Elementary | 2.5 mi | 68 | 49.6% | 70.1% | −14.4 | 0.1% |
| Mt. Washington Elementary | 1.5 mi | 65 | 40.7% | 74.3% | −5.5 | 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
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #2411 → #921 → #596 → #454 → #160
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 Renaissance Arts Academy a good elementary school?
Renaissance Arts Academy has a Scope Score of 80 out of 100, placing it in the 97th percentile of California elementary schools and ranked #160 statewide. 59.6% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 38.3 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 Renaissance Arts Academy's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 86.5% of students at Renaissance Arts Academy met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 59.6% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 26.9% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 59.6% 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. 192 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Renaissance Arts Academy rank in California?
Renaissance Arts Academy ranks #160 among California elementary schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 97th 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 Renaissance Arts Academy getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at Renaissance Arts Academy decreases by 0.9 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 Renaissance Arts Academy?
4.4% of students at Renaissance Arts Academy are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 17.9%. The suspension rate is 0.2%, 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 Renaissance Arts Academy compare to other schools in Los Angeles?
Renaissance Arts Academy scores 80/100 (97th 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 475 students. Use the schools in Los Angeles page or the map view to compare all elementary schools nearby.
How does Renaissance Arts Academy serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Renaissance Arts Academy in Los Angeles, 80.8% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 40.9% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Renaissance Arts Academy outperforms its district average for low-income students by 39.9 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (90.1% Math proficient); Hispanic students (79.9% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 3.6 percentage points for hispanic students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 182 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.