At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
345
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
89%+24.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
26.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
5–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Bert Corona Charter is a public middle serving grades 5–8 in Pacoima, California. The school enrolls 345 students. It is part of the Bert Corona Charter District district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
26.5:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
89% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span5–8
DistrictBert Corona Charter District
County6037
CityPacoima
ZIP91331
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060209310852
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment345
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino96.8%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Two or More Races0.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
96.8%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.6%
Two+
0.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.