Serving 184 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Extera Public School No. 2 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Extera Public School No. 2 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Extera Public School No. 2's student population of 184 students has declined by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Rankings
Extera Public School No. 2 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Extera Public School No. 2 is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5734 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
98%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Extera Public School No. 2's ranking?
Extera Public School No. 2 is ranked #5734 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Extera Public School No. 2?
184 students attend Extera Public School No. 2.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Extera Public School No. 2 students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Extera Public School No. 2?
Extera Public School No. 2 has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Extera Public School No. 2 offer ?
Extera Public School No. 2 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Extera Public School No. 2 part of?
Extera Public School No. 2 is part of Extera Public School No. 2 School District.
In what neighborhood is Extera Public School No. 2 located?
Extera Public School No. 2 is located in the Central LA neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 62 other public schools located in Central LA.
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