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Marquez Charter

16821 Marquez Ave.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 321 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Marquez Charter ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 321 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Marquez Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Marquez Charter's student population of 321 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 10, 2026
School Motto
A school upon the hill, where our minds the teachers fill...

School Rankings

Marquez Charter ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marquez Charter is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#276 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
75-79%
34%
80-84%
47%
70-74%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
14%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
49%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
30%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marquez Charter's ranking?
Marquez Charter is ranked #276 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Marquez Charter often compared to?
Marquez Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Palisades Charter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Marquez Charter?
321 students attend Marquez Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Marquez Charter students are White, 30% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marquez Charter?
Marquez Charter has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Marquez Charter offer ?
Marquez Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Marquez Charter part of?
Marquez Charter is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

School Reviews

5   8/2/2019
Both of my children attended Marquez. It is an excellent school, with an accepting and caring environment. The teachers are awesome and the academics are challenging.
- Posted by Parent - CG
2   4/5/2010
parents are micromanagers, school has no accountablility, teachers let their political views be known, to the children. Parents are allowed to use their money and time to influence what teacher they want for their children.
- Posted by Parent - maril
2   4/2/2008
academics are above average, depending on the teacher. Parent are very competitive about getting those teachers. art- is good. PE, not challenging. Faciclities-are old, disconnected and very open, without any security or monitoring who is on campus. Parents, would not follow monioring rules if asked. The school looks good superficially, but if challenged with anything greater than applying a band-aid they are incompetent. There are problems internally too. There are power struggles and comunication problems extending to the District.
- Posted by Parent - 2472m

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 321 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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