Serving 297 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Angeles Mesa Elementary School 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Angeles Mesa Elementary serves the southeast part of Los Angeles, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the attendance zone lasts between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Angeles Mesa Elementary School's student population of 297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
297 students
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Angeles Mesa Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Angeles Mesa Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7478 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
63%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
27%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
3%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Angeles Mesa Elementary School's ranking?
Angeles Mesa Elementary School is ranked #7478 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Angeles Mesa Elementary School often compared to?
Angeles Mesa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fifty-fourth Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Angeles Mesa Elementary School?
297 students attend Angeles Mesa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Angeles Mesa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Angeles Mesa Elementary School?
Angeles Mesa Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Angeles Mesa Elementary School offer ?
Angeles Mesa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Angeles Mesa Elementary School part of?
Angeles Mesa Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Angeles Mesa Elementary School located?
Angeles Mesa Elementary School is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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