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12714 South Avalon Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90061-2730
Summary
New Designs Charter School-Watts is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 34th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 30.4% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 24.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 30.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 24.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,177/1,734 (32nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,124/1,735 (35th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 16:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 194 |
| Low-Income Students | 181 (93.3%) |
| English Learners | 14 (7.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.5 points from last year and rose 2.8 points over the full period. Math rose 5.7 points from last year and rose 8.5 points over the full period.
•Math +8.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Black or African American and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 21.4% to 60.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,177 of 1,734 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
Black or African American students have the strongest math results at about 31% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 15% to 15%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 21.4% to 25.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,124 of 1,735 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 67 schools for reading and 66 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–12 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 New Designs Charter School-Watts compare within the district?
New Designs Charter School-Watts is No. 22 in reading and No. 19 in math proficiency among the 27 6–12 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does New Designs Charter School-Watts rank in California?
New Designs Charter School-Watts ranks No. 1,177 of 1,734 in reading and No. 1,124 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at New Designs Charter School-Watts compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 21 in reading and No. 16 in math among 26 6–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 31.5% meet the reading standard and 25.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does New Designs Charter School-Watts compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
New Designs Charter School-Watts is No. 12 in reading and No. 11 in math proficiency among the 17 6–12 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does New Designs Charter School-Watts compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
New Designs Charter School-Watts is No. 29 in reading and No. 21 in math proficiency among the 35 6–12 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| New Designs Charter School-WattsThis school | 24.6% | 30.4% |
| Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex | 42.9% | 64.4% |
| Alliance Ouchi-O'Donovan 6-12 Complex | 26.9% | 36.5% |
