Serving 236 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Extera Public 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 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 97% 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: 236 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Extera Public ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Extera Public's student population of 236 students has declined by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
236 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Extera Public 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 Extera Public is 0.08, 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
#7399 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Hispanic
96%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
3%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
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 Extera Public's ranking?
Extera Public is ranked #7399 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Extera Public?
236 students attend Extera Public.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Extera Public students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Extera Public?
Extera Public has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Extera Public offer ?
Extera Public offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Extera Public part of?
Extera Public is part of Extera Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Extera Public located?
Extera Public is located in the Central LA neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 62 other public schools located in Central LA.
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