Broad Avenue Elementary School
Broad Avenue Elementary School serves 641 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Broad 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 37% (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 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Broad Avenue Elementary School's student population of 641 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 | 641 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Rankings
Broad 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 Broad Avenue Elementary School is 0.17, 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 | #5300 out of 9659 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 91% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 2% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 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 Broad Avenue Elementary School is Phineas Banning Senior High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Wilmington Middle Science Technical Engineering Arts Math (STEAM) Magnet (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Wilmington Phineas Banning Senior High School Magnet School
Math: 25% | Reading: 58%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,441 students10
0.5 miles
1527 Lakme Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-3700 0.5 9-12 2,441 - Wilmington Avalon High School Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 83 students10
0.6 miles
1425 N. Avalon Blvd.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 549-2112 0.6 9-12 83 - Wilmington Wilmington Middle Science Technical Engineering Arts Math (STEAM) Magnet Math: 30% | Reading: 33%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,496 student10
0.7 miles
1700 Gulf Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-1500 0.7 6-8 1,496 - Carson Catskill Avenue Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 522 students10
0.9 miles
23536 Catskill Ave.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 834-7241 0.9 K-5 522 - Wilmington Fries Avenue Elementary School Math: 26% | Reading: 25%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 524 students10
0.9 miles
1301 Fries Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-6431 0.9 K-5 524
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