Edison Language Academy is a Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District Dual Immersion Elementary School, a public kindergarten through fifth grade magnet school with approximately 425 students offering bilingual education. Edison has earned state and national awards of excellence, having been recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the US Department of Education and as a Title I Academic Achievement School by the California State Department of Education, which named Edison as a 2020 California Distinguished School.
All students from preschool through fifth grade master curriculum in Spanish and English, with the goal of developing proficiency in both languages and learn to take pride in their own identities and cultures while being respectful of others.
“It takes a village,” and Edison’s highly engaged parent community includes more than 200 trained parent volunteers who support the school in strengthening its students’ academic success in all subjects, including its social-emotional curriculum and the newly introduced programs in mindfulness, problem solving and leadership skills.
A particular focus is on writing in both languages and building students’ problem solving and computation skills in math, and the STEM program takes advantage of Edison’s Edible School Garden. SMMUSD superintendent Dr. Ben Drati told the Santa Monica Mirror, “Edison is a great example of a school where the principal, teachers, staff and parents all work together toward student success. We are proud that they have been recognized in California and nationally as an exemplary school.”
Edison Language Academy
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
2402 Virginia Ave,
Santa Monica, CA
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Lori Orum
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Niche Grade
A
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
21
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.6%
GreatSchools Rating
10
10
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
48%
State Average
19.4%
Science
29.4%
State Average
11.2%
Student Diversity
Female
53.2%
Male
46.8%
Hispanic
69.1%
White
27.2%
Asian
1.7%
Two or more races
1%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
School Rankings
#4
Best Public ES Teachers in California
#122
Best Public ES in California
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
11/4/2024
We couldn't be happier. Wish all kids had the opportunity to be in such a supportive and well rounded environment.
11/11/2017
This school is horrible they did nothing to help my daughter when she was being bullied by a classmate and a teacher.
8/8/2017
Love Edison. Learning spanish has given my daughter so much confidence. I have a great deal of respect for the teachers that we have had (Tejeda (1st) and Meade (K)) - they care deeply for their kids. They are patient, hard-working and treat the children with respect. The school has its flaws. but o...
5/15/2015
Wonderful school, great community. Amazing teachers. Kids really are learning Spanish. I have been disillusioned by the principal, but otherwise a wonderful school.
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Edison Language Academy is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Santa Monica, CA and is served by the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 385 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Edison Language Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,397,198. Discover additional schools in the area, like Olympic High School, Santa Monica High School, James J. Mcbride Special Education Center, and more. Learn more about what Santa Monica has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Edison Language Academy.