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379 South Loma Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90017-1142
Summary
N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 40th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 35.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending down.
36.2% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 35.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 36.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,081/4,657 (34th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,481/4,657 (47th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 417 |
| Low-Income Students | 406 (97.4%) |
| English Learners | 272 (65.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 7.5 points from last year and fell 3.9 points over the full period. Math rose 2.0 points from last year and rose 0.3 points over the full period.
•Math +0.3 percentage points (2024–2026)
Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 22.4% to 46.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,081 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 31.3% to 41.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,481 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts compare within the district?
N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts is No. 296 in reading and No. 270 in math proficiency among the 424 K–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts rank in California?
N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts ranks No. 3,081 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,481 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 285 in reading and No. 259 in math among 424 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 35.2% meet the reading standard and 35.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts is No. 117 in reading and No. 102 in math proficiency among the 193 K–5 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts is No. 578 in reading and No. 512 in math proficiency among the 780 K–5 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| N.E.W. Academy of Science and ArtsThis school | 36.2% | 35.7% |
| Aldama Elementary | 41.3% | 47.3% |
| Alexandria Avenue Elementary | 59.0% | 54.0% |
