ISANA Himalia Academy

Summary:

ISANA Himalia Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 630 students in grades K-8 in Los Angeles, CA. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of California elementary schools over the past 4 years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

ISANA Himalia Academy's performance is concerning, with consistently low proficiency rates across student groups and subject areas compared to state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's English Language Arts proficiency rate was 29.29%, compared to the state average of 47.04%, and its Math proficiency rate was 19.77%, compared to the state's 35.54%. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 32.3%, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, a very high percentage of ISANA Himalia Academy students, ranging from 68.39% to 90.52% over the past 3 years, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting socioeconomic challenges may be a factor in the school's low performance.

Interestingly, the nearby public schools in the Los Angeles Unified district, such as Aurora Elementary, Harmony Elementary, and Nevin Avenue Elementary, also perform poorly relative to the state, but generally outperform ISANA Himalia Academy. However, the nearby Center for Advanced Learning, a charter school, outperforms both ISANA Himalia Academy and the other nearby public schools on most metrics, ranking in the top 35-40% of California elementary schools.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 4607 South Central Ave.
       Los Angeles, CA  90011-5456


(323) 231-7005

District: ISANA Himalia Academy District

SchoolDigger Rank:
4970th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  24.0 Help
Number of students:  648

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.6%
Two or more races:
0.9%
African American:
0.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.1% Help


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Compare Details ISANA Himalia Academy ranks worse than 84.8% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.59. (See more...)
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Compare Details ISANA Himalia Academy ranks worse than 65.9% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.53. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

ISANA Himalia Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks ISANA Himalia Academy 4970th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See ISANA Himalia Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks ISANA Himalia Academy 1829th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See ISANA Himalia Academy in the ranking list.)

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ISANA Himalia Academy District:

SchoolDigger ranks ISANA Himalia Academy District 1291st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for ISANA Himalia Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at ISANA Himalia Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.17 3595th 5789 37.9%
2022 19.32 4928th 5883 16.2%
2023 18.61 4990th 5874 15.0%
2024 18.59 4970th 5862 15.2%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at ISANA Himalia Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.89 2136th 3275 34.8%
2022 37.95 1962nd 3311 40.7%
2023 28.45 2637th 3250 18.9%
2024 32.53 2377th 3160 24.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at ISANA Himalia Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.45 2129th 2420 12.0%
2024 26.49 2029th 2634 23.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at ISANA Himalia Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.53 2578th 5173 50.2%
2022 27.85 4011th 5264 23.8%
2023 26.01 4231st 5374 21.3%
2024 24.90 4385th 5511 20.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at ISANA Himalia Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.39 3382nd 5492 38.4%
2022 23.62 4361st 5635 22.6%
2023 22.61 4468th 5617 20.5%
2024 18.35 4846th 5605 13.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at ISANA Himalia Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 25.75 1704th 2227 23.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at ISANA Himalia Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.98 3462nd 5510 37.2%
2022 17.02 5026th 5663 11.2%
2023 16.34 5053rd 5650 10.6%
2024 19.86 4736th 5636 16.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at ISANA Himalia Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.69 2436th 4963 50.9%
2022 26.98 3955th 5084 22.2%
2023 26.13 4022nd 5098 21.1%
2024 25.41 4073rd 5102 20.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for ISANA Himalia Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at ISANA Himalia Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.87 1449th 2715 46.6%
2022 27.05 1891st 2740 31.0%
2023 20.82 2223rd 2802 20.7%
2024 29.53 1829th 2777 34.1%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at ISANA Himalia Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.00 877th 1442 39.2%
2022 50.51 462nd 1540 70.0%
2023 37.55 868th 1529 43.2%
2024 36.57 866th 1477 41.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at ISANA Himalia Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.16 751st 2369 68.3%
2022 38.05 1404th 2458 42.9%
2023 27.92 1854th 2549 27.3%
2024 39.14 1406th 2575 45.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at ISANA Himalia Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.30 1388th 2380 41.7%
2022 29.44 1678th 2509 33.1%
2023 23.01 1972nd 2547 22.6%
2024 34.68 1513th 2546 40.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at ISANA Himalia Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.10 1278th 2407 46.9%
2022 25.64 1818th 2527 28.1%
2023 19.39 2130th 2558 16.7%
2024 23.62 1933rd 2547 24.1%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at ISANA Himalia Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.33 851st 2213 61.5%
2022 38.48 1345th 2359 43.0%
2023 27.48 1743rd 2391 27.1%
2024 39.65 1315th 2383 44.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for ISANA Himalia Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 0 4 2 695 0 0 1 0 702
2020 1 4 0 669 0 0 44 0 718
2021 0 4 0 691 0 0 22 0 717
2022 1 4 0 628 0 0 6 0 639
2023 1 1 0 623 0 0 5 0 630
2024 1 2 0 639 0 0 6 0 648

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at ISANA Himalia Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 702 28.0 25.0 97.2
2020 718 n/a n/a 95.5
2021 717 29.5 24.3 90.5
2022 639 27.5 23.2 68.4
2023 630 27.4 22.9 88.1
2024 648 26.9 24.0 95.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio ISANA Himalia Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 702 28.0 25.0 97.2
2020 718 n/a n/a 95.5
2021 717 29.5 24.3 90.5
2022 639 27.5 23.2 68.4
2023 630 27.4 22.9 88.1
2024 648 26.9 24.0 95.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on ISANA Himalia Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3595th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 4990th of 5874 Elementary schools
 22.9%
Ranks 1449th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2223rd of 2802 Middle schools
 26%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (ISANA Himalia Academy)31.715.7
 16%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (ISANA Himalia Academy)41.525.7
 15.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (ISANA Himalia Academy)37.831.6
 6.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (ISANA Himalia Academy)34.921.1
 13.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (ISANA Himalia Academy)37.826.6
 11.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (ISANA Himalia Academy)34.216.5
 17.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (ISANA Himalia Academy)15.911.4
 4.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (ISANA Himalia Academy)45.818.5
 27.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (ISANA Himalia Academy)41.712.4
 29.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (ISANA Himalia Academy)44.439.4
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (ISANA Himalia Academy)33.319.7
 13.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (ISANA Himalia Academy)47.531.5
 16%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (ISANA Himalia Academy)22.43.7
 18.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (ISANA Himalia Academy)15.35.6
 9.7%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students702630
 10.3%
African American41
 75%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic695623
 10.4%
Pacific Islander00
White01
Two or More Races15
 400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.2%88.1%
 9.1%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 648 students attended ISANA Himalia Academy.

ISANA Himalia Academy ranks in the bottom 15.2% of California elementary schools.

Students at ISANA Himalia Academy are 99% Hispanic.


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