Multicultural Learning Center

Summary:

Multicultural Learning Center is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Canoga Park, California, with a student population of 474. The school is part of the Multicultural Learning Center District, which is ranked 842 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Multicultural Learning Center's performance is generally below the state average across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy ranged from 20.63% (3rd grade) to 52.83% (7th grade), compared to the state averages of 42.8% to 47.19%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 20.75% (7th grade) to 37.5% (3rd grade), compared to the state averages of 33.83% to 45.64%. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with strengths in Special Education but weaknesses for English Language Learners and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Compared to nearby schools, such as N.E.W. Academy Canoga Park and schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District, Multicultural Learning Center generally underperforms.

Additionally, Multicultural Learning Center faces other challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% in 2022-2023 and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.93% to 58.44% over the past three school years. The school's statewide ranking has also been declining over time, from 3,638 out of 5,789 California elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 3,765 out of 5,862 in 2023-2024. To improve student outcomes, the school may need to focus on addressing these key areas of concern.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 7510 DeSoto Ave.
       Canoga Park, CA  91303-1430


(818) 716-5783

District: Multicultural Learning Center District

SchoolDigger Rank:
3765th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  22.4 Help
Number of students:  474

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
84.4%
Two or more races:
7.4%
White:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.4% Help


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Compare Details Multicultural Learning Center ranks worse than 64.2% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.17. (See more...)
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Compare Details Multicultural Learning Center ranks better than 58% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.19. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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:

Multicultural Learning Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Multicultural Learning Center 3765th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Multicultural Learning Center in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Multicultural Learning Center 1165th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Multicultural Learning Center in the ranking list.)

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Multicultural Learning Center District:

SchoolDigger ranks Multicultural Learning Center District 842nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Multicultural Learning Center

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Multicultural Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.72 3638th 5789 37.2%
2022 21.72 4673rd 5883 20.6%
2023 26.58 4222nd 5874 28.1%
2024 32.17 3765th 5862 35.8%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Multicultural Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.58 2899th 3275 11.5%
2022 24.69 2961st 3311 10.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Multicultural Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 72.01 465th 2634 82.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Multicultural Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.28 3620th 5173 30.0%
2022 19.93 4663rd 5264 11.4%
2023 21.46 4592nd 5374 14.6%
2024 27.74 4167th 5511 24.4%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for elementary school Female students at Multicultural Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.23 3397th 5492 38.1%
2022 21.64 4549th 5635 19.3%
2023 30.93 3680th 5617 34.5%
2024 28.85 3891st 5605 30.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Multicultural Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.86 3630th 5510 34.1%
2022 22.97 4436th 5663 21.7%
2023 25.51 4197th 5650 25.7%
2024 36.73 3293rd 5636 41.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Multicultural Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.58 2709th 4963 45.4%
2022 28.79 3806th 5084 25.1%
2023 35.98 3237th 5098 36.5%
2024 48.58 2367th 5102 53.6%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Multicultural Learning Center

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Rank History for all middle school students at Multicultural Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 69.85 694th 2715 74.4%
2022 57.48 959th 2740 65.0%
2023 55.24 1025th 2802 63.4%
2024 50.19 1165th 2777 58.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Multicultural Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.89 400th 2369 83.1%
2022 54.27 896th 2458 63.5%
2023 48.16 1094th 2549 57.1%
2024 50.07 1041st 2575 59.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Multicultural Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.83 709th 2380 70.2%
2022 58.66 849th 2509 66.2%
2023 42.46 1257th 2547 50.6%
2024 54.77 932nd 2546 63.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Multicultural Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.06 824th 2407 65.8%
2022 50.05 1062nd 2527 58.0%
2023 54.91 937th 2558 63.4%
2024 43.33 1248th 2547 51.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Multicultural Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.57 317th 2213 85.7%
2022 76.09 374th 2359 84.1%
2023 71.58 475th 2391 80.1%
2024 72.01 470th 2383 80.3%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

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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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Multicultural Learning Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 18 15 3 429 0 0 34 0 499
2020 20 12 3 422 0 0 30 0 487
2021 18 9 4 421 0 0 28 0 480
2022 18 10 3 392 0 0 23 0 446
2023 17 13 4 400 5 0 35 0 474

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Multicultural Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 499 22.0 22.6 62.9
2020 487 n/a n/a 57.3
2021 480 20.0 24.0 56.5
2022 446 22.0 20.2 54.9
2023 474 21.1 22.4 58.4

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 Multicultural Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 499 22.0 22.6 62.9
2020 487 n/a n/a 57.3
2021 480 20.0 24.0 56.5
2022 446 22.0 20.2 54.9
2023 474 21.1 22.4 58.4

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
202096.2%3.9%0.0%96.2%96.2%96.2%96.2%96.2%
202195.4%2.3%0.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Multicultural Learning Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3638th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 4222nd of 5874 Elementary schools
 9%
Ranks 694th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1025th of 2802 Middle schools
 11%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Multicultural Learning Center)1625.6
 9.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Multicultural Learning Center)2223.1
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Multicultural Learning Center)30.223.1
 7.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Multicultural Learning Center)30.221.2
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Multicultural Learning Center)6031.1
 28.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Multicultural Learning Center)34.311.1
 23.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Multicultural Learning Center)4020
 20%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Multicultural Learning Center)33.342.6
 9.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Multicultural Learning Center)23.826.4
 2.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Multicultural Learning Center)75.751.5
 24.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Multicultural Learning Center)64.924.2
 40.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Multicultural Learning Center)62.857.1
 5.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Multicultural Learning Center)83.747.6
 36.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Multicultural Learning Center)41.938.1
 3.8%
   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 Students499474
 5%
African American1513
 13.3%
American Indian05
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic429400
 6.8%
Pacific Islander00
White1817
 5.6%
Two or More Races3435
 2.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.9%58.4%
 4.5%


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Students at Multicultural Learning Center are 84% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% White, 3% African American, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 474 students attended Multicultural Learning Center.

Multicultural Learning Center ranks 3765th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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