Serving 697 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 697 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter's student population of 697 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
697 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1910
School Calendar
School Rankings
Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5044 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
97%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter's ranking?
Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter is ranked #5044 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter often compared to?
Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Broadway Elementary School, Playa Vista Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter?
697 students attend Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter?
Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter offer ?
Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter part of?
Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter is part of Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter located?
Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter is located in the Central LA neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 62 other public schools located in Central LA.
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