Ambler Avenue Elementary School
Ambler Avenue Elementary School serves 592 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Ambler Avenue Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
School Overview
Ambler Avenue Elementary School's student population of 592 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 592 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Rankings
Ambler Avenue Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Ambler Avenue Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #5195 out of 9659 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 54% |
| Black | 81% | 5% |
| White | n/a | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ambler Avenue Elementary School is California Academy Of Mathematics And Science (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Ralph Bunche Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Carson Ralph Bunche Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 36%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 420 students10
0.7 miles
16223 S. Haskins Ln.
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 898-6120 0.7 K-8 420 - Gardena Gardena Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 36%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 574 students10
0.9 miles
647 W. Gardena Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 324-6967 0.9 K-5 574 - Carson California Academy Of Mathematics And Science Magnet School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: 9-12 | 667 students10
1.0 miles
1000 E. Victoria St., Bldg. Sa
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-2025 1 9-12 667 - Inglewood Environmental Charter Middle - Inglewood Charter School Grades: 6-8 | 303 students
1.1 miles
3600 W. Imperial Hwy.
Inglewood, CA 90303
(310) 425-1605 1.1 6-8 303 - Compton Bursch Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 41%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 515 students10
1.3 miles
2505 W. 156th St.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6130 1.3 K-6 515
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