Brooklyn Avenue Elementary School
Brooklyn Avenue Elementary School serves 586 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Brooklyn Avenue Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher 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.
Top Placements
Brooklyn Avenue Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Brooklyn Avenue Elementary School's student population of 586 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 586 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Brooklyn Avenue Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Brooklyn Avenue Elementary School is 0.02, 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 | #2156 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 99% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | n/a | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 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 Brooklyn Avenue Elementary School is Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Kipp Scholar Academy (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Kipp Iluminar Academy (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Angeles Kipp Iluminar Academy Charter School
Math: 72% | Reading: 67%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-4 | 560 students10
0.1 miles
4800 E. Cesar Chavez Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 800-5218 0.1 K-4 560 - Los Angeles Kipp Raices Academy Charter School
Math: 79% | Reading: 79%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-4 | 565 students10
0.1 miles
668 Atlantic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 780-3900 0.1 K-4 565 - Los Angeles Kipp Scholar Academy Charter School
Math: 29% | Reading: 46%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 392 students10
0.1 miles
1729 W. Mlk Jr. Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 292-2272 0.1 5-8 392 - Los Angeles Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-12 | 286 students10
0.2 miles
4540 Michigan Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 269-0681 0.2 K-12 286 - Los Angeles Ednovate - Usc Esperanza College Prep Charter School Grades: 9-12 | 72 students
0.3 miles
319 N. Humphreys Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 457-0050 0.3 9-12 72
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