Dixie Canyon Avenue Elementary School

Dixie Canyon Avenue Elementary School

Charter Elementary School | Grade K-5
4220 Dixie Canyon Ave,  Sherman Oaks, CA
4.0
628 Students
A-
Niche Grade
Dixie Canyon Community Charter Elementary School in Sherman Oaks serves students in kindergarten through fifth grades. A transitional kindergarten class is offered for students who just turned 5 years old, to serve as preparation for the demands of elementary school. Fostering social and emotional growth in a nurturing environment, Dixie Canyon Elementary provides collaborative educational experiences in teaching students of all grade levels a great deal about science, technology, engineering, arts and math. Home of the Dolphins, Dixie Canyon lets students experience all sorts of athletic, educational and enrichment activities that promote diversity and multicultural community. Dixie Canyon is a charter school affiliated with the Los Angeles Unified School District, which offers more opportunities for the faculty and parents to allocate funding for budget cuts and flexibility in scheduling. One of the most appealing programs Dixie Canyon Community Charter Elementary School has is the reputable art program seen at many LAUSD elementary schools. As visitors can see when walking around campus, the visual appeal of creative artwork by students at all levels helps enhance the school's aesthetics while showcasing the talents produced in the fine arts curriculum. On a daily basis, Dixie Canyon strives to achieve high academic standards, in a welcoming community that meets the needs of bilingual learners and encourages good character in order to thrive.

School Details

Head of School
Lea Moche
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Math Proficiency
63%
Reading Proficiency
79%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
63%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.7%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
33%
State Average
17.9%
Science
17.2%
State Average
9.9%
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Female
53.3%
Male
46.7%
White
51.4%
Hispanic
20.2%
Two or more races
16.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.6%
Black
4.5%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#110 Best Charter ES in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

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4.0 50 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/28/2025
We have been at Dixie Canyon for six years and it is a wonderful community school with fantastic teachers and a dedicated PTA. It is truly incredible to see our community come together fundraise for all of our incredible enrichment programs like PE, drama, art, science, computers, and gardening. The...
5.0 parent
1/28/2025
My experience has been positive here. I have two children and have found the teachers, staff and community to be welcoming and engaging. I enjoy volunteering and getting to know other parents and supporting our staff. So many of these wonderful teachers have been here for over 10 years (some for 20+...
1.0 parent
9/11/2024
I am devastated to write this review, as this is our local school, and we bought our house so we could send our kids here. But the school has been in decline for years, and we finally pulled both our children out last month. The school still has great after school programs and a dedicated PTA, but i...
5.0 parent
3/21/2024
My kids love it here and are learning so much! The teachers are great and I love the Dixie Community! This is a great school!

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