Known for
its academic excellence, extra-curricular enrichment, and generous parent
involvement and contributions, Marquez Charter is truly a gem within
LAUSD. It is an award-winning California
Distinguished Honor School with an API Score of 900+. It is one of only two public elementary schools
in the Pacific Palisades, serving all areas west of Temescal Canyon, including Marquez
Knolls, Highlands, Las Casas flats, Pacific View Estates, Castellemare, and
Bienvenida Bluffs.
Many young families specifically move to Pacific
Palisades in order for their children to attend Marquez Charter. In addition, approximately 20% of the
students choose to come from other areas of Los Angeles to attend Marquez
Charter.
Despite the current state and local educational
budget crisis, the school has managed to maintain a high level of
performance. This is due in large part
to the active involvement of Marquez Charter parents who, for example, raised
approximately $580,000 for the school in the 2010-2011 school year.
