Serving 729 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Accelerated 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 is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 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-8
- Enrollment: 729 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Accelerated ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Accelerated's student population of 729 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
729 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Accelerated 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 Accelerated is 0.04, 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
#6848 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Hispanic
98%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Accelerated's ranking?
Accelerated is ranked #6848 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Accelerated often compared to?
Acceleratedis often viewed alongside schools like Abraham Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Accelerated?
729 students attend Accelerated.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Accelerated students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Accelerated?
Accelerated has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Accelerated offer ?
Accelerated offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Accelerated part of?
Accelerated is part of Accelerated School District.
In what neighborhood is Accelerated located?
Accelerated is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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