Birdielee V. Bright Elementary School
Birdielee V. Bright Elementary School serves 650 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Birdielee V. Bright Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 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 77% (majority Hispanic).
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 650 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 650 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Birdielee V. Bright Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Birdielee V. Bright Elementary School is 0.38, 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 | #5145 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 12% |
| Hispanic | 76% | 54% |
| Black | 22% | 5% |
| White | 1% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 87% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 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, middle school and elementary school to Birdielee V. Bright Elementary School is Foshay Learning Center (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Angeles Foshay Learning Center Math: 16% | Reading: 32%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 1,886 student10
0.4 miles
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Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 373-2700 0.4 K-12 1,886 - Los Angeles Alliance Patti And Peter Neuwirth Leadership Academy Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 584 students10
0.8 miles
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Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 342-2874 0.8 9-12 584 - Los Angeles California Collegiate Charter Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-10 | 159 students10
0.8 miles
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Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 450-7290 0.8 6-10 159 - Los Angeles Community Preparatory Academy Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 262 students10
0.8 miles
7019 S. Van Ness Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 751-1460 0.8 K-8 262 - Los Angeles Crown Preparatory Academy Charter School
Math: 21% | Reading: 34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 477 students10
0.8 miles
2055 W. 24th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(213) 448-9747 0.8 5-8 477
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