Serving 115 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Learning By Design Charter 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Learning By Design Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Learning By Design Charter's student population of 115 students has grown by 155% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Learning By Design Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Learning By Design Charter is 0.53, 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
#9052 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
49%
56%
Black
48%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
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 Learning By Design Charter's ranking?
Learning By Design Charter is ranked #9052 out of 9,602 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Learning By Design Charter?
115 students attend Learning By Design Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Learning By Design Charter students are Hispanic, 48% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Learning By Design Charter?
Learning By Design Charter has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Learning By Design Charter offer ?
Learning By Design Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Learning By Design Charter part of?
Learning By Design Charter is part of Learning By Design Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Learning By Design Charter located?
Learning By Design Charter is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Culver City, CA.
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