Is Academy for Enriched Sciences a good school?

Yes. Academy for Enriched Sciences ranks in the top 9.0% of California elementary schools.

How many students attend Academy for Enriched Sciences?

In the 2023-24 school year, 307 students attended Academy for Enriched Sciences.

What is the racial makeup of Academy for Enriched Sciences?

Students at Academy for Enriched Sciences are 35% White, 30% Hispanic, 19% Asian, 14% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Academy for Enriched Sciences

Summary:

Academy for Enriched Sciences is an exceptional elementary school located in Encino, California, serving 299 students in grades K-5 as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 10% of elementary schools in the state, with students significantly outperforming their peers in the district and across California on standardized assessments.

Academy for Enriched Sciences' academic excellence is particularly noteworthy, with 71.34% of its students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to just 43.06% in the district and 47.04% statewide. In Mathematics, an impressive 76.43% of the school's students are proficient or better, far exceeding the district's 32.83% and the state's 35.54%. The school's performance is especially strong in 5th grade, where over 80% of students are proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, the school excels in supporting the academic achievement of diverse student subgroups, including female students, male students, Hispanic students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

While the school's chronic absenteeism rate has increased in recent years, reaching 18.7% in 2021-2022, it remains lower than the district average. The relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Academy for Enriched Sciences, ranging from 24.75% to 34.83% in recent years, suggests the school serves a more socioeconomically diverse student population compared to nearby schools. With its consistently exceptional academic performance, commitment to equity, and low student-teacher ratio, Academy for Enriched Sciences stands out as a model of educational excellence within the Los Angeles Unified School District.

Detail:

Public K-5

17551 Miranda St.
Encino, CA 91316-1250

(818) 609-8421

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
529^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,292

Student/teacher ratio: 23.6

Number of students: 307

Racial breakdown:

White:

34.5%

Hispanic:

30.0%

Asian:

18.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Academy for Enriched Sciences ranks better than 91% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 32^nd among 486 ranked elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.57. (See more...)

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.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Academy for Enriched Sciences is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (34.5%), Hispanic (30%), Asian (18.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Academy for Enriched Sciences is 23.6. 460 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Academy for Enriched Sciences is $13,292, which is the 118^th highest among 486 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Academy for Enriched Sciences:

SchoolDigger ranks Academy for Enriched Sciences 529^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Academy for Enriched Sciences in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 871^st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Academy for Enriched Sciences

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Rank History for all students at Academy for Enriched Sciences

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2013	95.88	65^th	5530	98.8%
2015	90.40	601^st	5611	89.3%
2016	91.06	549^th	5614	90.2%
2017	87.16	804^th	5692	85.9%
2018	90.06	633^rd	5662	88.8%
2019	94.49	334^th	5789	94.2%
2022	96.50	247^th	5883	95.8%
2023	93.21	489^th	5874	91.7%
2024	92.57	529^th	5862	91.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Academy for Enriched Sciences

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	86.43	432^nd	5084	91.5%
2019	91.66	245^th	5173	95.3%
2022	93.56	226^th	5264	95.7%
2023	95.74	169^th	5374	96.9%
2024	92.74	330^th	5511	94.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Academy for Enriched Sciences

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	88.98	617^th	5413	88.6%
2019	93.90	292^nd	5492	94.7%
2022	96.77	167^th	5635	97.0%
2023	95.50	240^th	5617	95.7%
2024	88.98	671^st	5605	88.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Academy for Enriched Sciences

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	88.71	646^th	5431	88.1%
2019	92.60	408^th	5510	92.6%
2022	93.54	413^th	5663	92.7%
2023	87.76	734^th	5650	87.0%
2024	91.82	499^th	5636	91.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Academy for Enriched Sciences

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	89.81	312^th	4830	93.5%
2019	87.31	414^th	4963	91.7%
2022	99.15	36^th	5084	99.3%
2023	96.65	112^th	5098	97.8%
2024	88.84	392^nd	5102	92.3%

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Rank History for White students at Academy for Enriched Sciences

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	78.35	506^th	2737	81.5%
2019	83.18	338^th	2834	88.1%
2022	86.96	208^th	2726	92.4%
2023	85.66	228^th	2662	91.4%
2024	80.70	393^rd	2647	85.2%

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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.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Academy for Enriched Sciences

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2012	45	7	26	25	0	0	0	0	103
2013	71	12	77	54	2	0	0	0	216
2014	80	17	83	67	2	2	0	0	251
2015	81	17	73	82	0	0	11	0	264
2016	86	25	72	91	0	1	10	0	285
2017	100	20	69	112	0	1	19	0	321
2018	107	13	56	115	0	1	32	0	324
2019	130	19	60	101	0	1	1	0	312
2020	114	12	44	119	0	0	31	0	320
2021	104	9	52	110	0	0	32	0	307
2022	101	12	49	89	0	0	39	0	290
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	299	299
2024	106	9	57	92	0	0	43	0	307

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 Academy for Enriched Sciences

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	103	4.0	25.6	97.1
2013	216	10.0	21.6	22.2
2014	251	10.0	25.1	31.9
2015	264	10.0	26.4	29.9
2016	285	12.0	23.7	35.8
2017	321	14.0	22.9	36.8
2018	324	14.0	23.1	37
2019	312	14.0	22.2	32.4
2020	320	n/a	n/a	32.5
2021	307	14.0	21.9	32.6
2022	290	14.0	20.7	34.8
2023	299	13.0	23.0	24.7
2024	307	13.0	23.6	31.3

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 Academy for Enriched Sciences

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	103	4.0	25.6	97.1
2013	216	10.0	21.6	22.2
2014	251	10.0	25.1	31.9
2015	264	10.0	26.4	29.9
2016	285	12.0	23.7	35.8
2017	321	14.0	22.9	36.8
2018	324	14.0	23.1	37
2019	312	14.0	22.2	32.4
2020	320	n/a	n/a	32.5
2021	307	14.0	21.9	32.6
2022	290	14.0	20.7	34.8
2023	299	13.0	23.0	24.7
2024	307	13.0	23.6	31.3

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.

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