Serving 431 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts 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 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 22%
- Reading Proficiency: 26%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts's student population of 431 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
431 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts is 0.12, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)22%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)26%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
94%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts?
431 students attend Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts?
Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts offer ?
Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts part of?
Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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