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Crescendo Charter Preparatory West (Closed 2012)

16110 South La Salle Ave
Gardena, CA 90247
Crescendo Charter Preparatory West serves 215 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the California state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
215 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(10-11)
65-69%
58%
(10-11)
45-49%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
12%
56%
Black
88%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.21
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average).
How many students attend Crescendo Charter Preparatory West?
215 students attend Crescendo Charter Preparatory West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Crescendo Charter Preparatory West students are Black, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Crescendo Charter Preparatory West offer ?
Crescendo Charter Preparatory West offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Crescendo Charter Preparatory West part of?
Crescendo Charter Preparatory West is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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