Serving 313 students in grades 6-8, Puc California Academy For Liberal Studies 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 was 21% (which was lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40% (which was lower than the California state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
313 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
92%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% CA state average).
How many students attend Puc California Academy For Liberal Studies?
313 students attend Puc California Academy For Liberal Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Puc California Academy For Liberal Studies students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Puc California Academy For Liberal Studies?
Puc California Academy For Liberal Studies has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Puc California Academy For Liberal Studies offer ?
Puc California Academy For Liberal Studies offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Puc California Academy For Liberal Studies part of?
Puc California Academy For Liberal Studies is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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