Palisades Charter Schools Are Underway

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Headed to school.
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Some of the top-ranked elementary schools in California are Palisades elementary schools, which include Canyon, Palisades and Marquez. The elementary schools feed into Paul Revere Charter Middle School and Magnet Center, which also did better than other LAUSD or state middle schools.

The photos taken by Rich Schmitt were at opening day on August 12 at Palisades and Marquez. (To see other great photos from Rich click here.)

The U.S. News Ranking is based on data from 2018-2019, 2019-2020 and 2021-2022 school years click here.

Some students were happy to come back to school.
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CANYON CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:

421 Entrada Drive, (310) 454-7510 click here. The school is transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. Student maximum at this charter school is 432.

Principal Nicole Sheard wrote “When I was selected to be Principal of Canyon in 2015, I felt like I won the lottery! Growing up in Pacific Palisades and spending my entire career working at schools within the Palisades Complex, I had always admired Canyon from the outside. When I joined the Canyon community, I knew that I was ‘home.’

“I have made it my goal to ensure that every child at my school gets what they need, whether additional intensive support, or further challenge,” Sheard said.

According to U.S. News ranking, Canyon is #9 statewide (out of 5,534 schools). The school is ranked first in LAUSD (out of 490 schools) and #3 in California Charter schools.

At Canyon, 91% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 94% scored at or above that level for reading. The student-teacher ratio is 20:1, with 17 full-time teachers. The school enrolls 5% economically disadvantaged students.

Yay, school!
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PALISADES CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:

800 Via De La Paz, (310) 454-3700 click here. The school has transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. There are about 498 students enrolled.

Principal Juliet Herman wrote in her newsletter welcoming parents “Our theme this year is ‘Together We Are Better.’ This simple yet powerful phrase encapsulates the spirit of our community. It reminds us that our greatest achievements come when we unite our efforts, support one another, and strive towards common goals. In every classroom, hallway and event, let’s remember that our collective strength is what makes our school such a special place.”

According to the U.S. News Rankings, this elementary school was ranked #436 (out of 5,534 schools) in California. Comparing it to LAUSD elementary schools it was 22 (out of 490) and in state charter schools it was ranked 41.

The test results showed 73% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 88% scored at or above that level for reading.

The student-teacher ratio is 18:1, with 22 full-time teachers. The school enrolls 9% economically disadvantaged students.

This student dressed up for first day of school.
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MARQUEZ CHARTER ELEMENTARY :

16821 Marquez Avenue (310) 454-4019 click here. The school has transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. The current student population is about 489.

Principal Dr. Latana Reeves welcomed new and returning families to Marquez. The school’s mission, “We are a community working together to nurture curiosity, build student confidence, and ignite passion for lifelong learning. Marquez Charter Elementary School elevates elementary education to foster lifelong learners and global-minded citizens.”

According to the U.S. News Rankings, this elementary school was ranked #763 (out of 5,534 schools) in California. Comparing it to LAUSD elementary schools it was #40 (out of 490) and in state charter schools it was ranked #75.

At Marquez, 72% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 79% scored at or above that level for reading. The school enrolls 10% economically disadvantaged students and there are 19 equivalent full-time teachers.

NOTE:  LAUSD only has 42% students that tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 34% tested at or above that level for math. The rest of California is only slightly higher with 47% of students tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 39% tested at or above that level for math.

It seems like everyone is excited about first grade.
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PAUL REVERE CHARTER AND MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL:

1450 Allenford Ave. L.A. Ca. 90049 (310) 917-4800 click here. The school serves sixth through eight grades. The school population is about 2,055.

Principal Dr. Shuntell Anthony wrote in her newsletter “As we embark on this new school year, we will continue to uphold the guiding principles of the Revere Way: respect, responsibility, integrity, kindness, and perseverance. These values are fundamental in creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where every student feels valued and connected.”

The school is ranked #235 in California middle schools (out of 2,319), #7 in LAUSD (out of 118 middle schools), #43 in Charter Schools and #17 in Ca. Magnet Schools.

At Revere Charter Middle, 63% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 75% scored at or above that level for reading.

In the Los Angeles Unified School District, overall, 42% of students tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 34% tested at or above that level for math. Paul Revere Charter Middle did better in math and better in reading than students in other LAUSD schools and also across the state, where 47% of students tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 39% tested at or above that level for math.

Revere enrolls 21% economically disadvantaged students. There are 70 full-time teachers and three full-time school counselors.

This girl seems to be thinking “I’m going to be fine.”
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