Birdielee V. Bright Elementary School
Tel:
(323)733-1178
- Birdielee V. Bright Elementary School serves 668 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Birdielee V. Bright Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Birdielee V. Bright Elementary School's student population of 668 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 668 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Birdielee V. Bright Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Birdielee V. Bright Elementary School is 0.35, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #6260 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 78% | 54% |
| Black | 21% | 6% |
| White | 1% | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Birdielee V. Bright Elementary School is Foshay Learning Center (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Foshay Learning Center (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Foshay Learning Center (0.4 miles away)
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