The top reported proficiency rate is 44% in English language arts. The lowest is 42% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Equitas Academy Charter
Equitas Academy Charter is a small, early-elementary school in a rapidly evolving part of Los Angeles that serves a student population with substantial economic need and overwhelmingly Hispanic family background. The school sits on West Pico Boulevard in a central part of the city that is actively redeveloping, with housing costs falling modestly in the past year and new development projects reshaping the downtown and nearby districts.
The enrollment is small, roughly evenly distributed across kindergarten through fourth grade. A very large share of students qualify for free and reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic makeup of the neighborhood. Nearly all students identify as Hispanic; other racial and ethnic groups represent a tiny fraction of enrollment. The school's charter status means it operates independently from the Los Angeles Unified School District, though it is authorized by LAUSD.
On state math and English language arts assessments administered in spring 2025, proficiency rates were below the midpoint when compared to other schools serving similar grade bands within Los Angeles County. In math, the school's overall proficiency rate fell in the lower-to-middle range across third and fourth grade. In English language arts, results were similar, with the exception that fourth grade performed somewhat better than third grade. These numbers represent a single year of testing and offer a snapshot of current student performance; a parent may want to look into further with the school how it is supporting students and what progress it has made over time.
The school is part of a larger network called Equitas Academy that recently underwent significant expansion. Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, Equitas added a high school, Equitas Collegiate High School, located in Pico-Union and authorized by LAUSD. This creates a continuous pathway from transitional kindergarten through twelfth grade within one network, so families can keep their children with Equitas as they advance. At the same time, the early elementary school (which includes this location) and a middle school campus consolidated onto shared buildings to improve site efficiency and reduce transportation logistics for families with multiple children across grade levels.
The immediate neighborhood around West Pico Boulevard is urbanized, walkable in places, and home to a diverse immigrant and Latino community. Downtown Los Angeles, with its revitalized Arts District, expanding Convention Center facilities ahead of the 2028 Olympics, and dense urban amenities, is a short distance away. The broader Los Angeles housing market has seen a dip in home values in the past year, and monthly rents in the zip code are moderate by county standards. Long-term population growth is projected, and the city is in an active rezoning and development phase aimed at increasing housing supply.
Because this school serves only kindergarten through fourth grade, state assessment data is available only for third and fourth grade, and there is no graduation rate or attendance data to report. Special-population enrollment counts, such as the number of English learners or students with disabilities, were not available in the data sources reviewed. A parent interested in that information would benefit from contacting the school directly.
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