Cienega Elementary School
Tel:
(323)939-1138
- Cienega Elementary School serves 626 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 36% (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 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Cienega 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
- Cienega Elementary School's student population of 626 students has stayed relatively flat 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 | 626 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Cienega Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Cienega Elementary School is 0.31, 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 | #5859 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 82% | 54% |
| Black | 14% | 6% |
| White | 3% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 74% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 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 Cienega Elementary School is Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Stella Middle Charter Academy (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Stella Middle Charter Academy (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Angeles Stella Middle Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 509 students
0.1 miles
2636 Mansfield Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323)406-7155 0.1 5-8 509 - Los Angeles Marvin Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 865 students
0.6 miles
2411 Marvin Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323)938-3608 0.6 K-5 865 - Los Angeles New Los Angeles Charter Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 106 students
0.6 miles
5421 Rodeo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323)939-6400 0.6 K-5 106 - Los Angeles New Los Angeles Charter Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 303 students
0.7 miles
1919 S. Burnside Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323)939-6400 0.7 6-8 303 - Los Angeles Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1023 students
0.8 miles
3537 Farmdale Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323)298-8400 0.8 9-12 1023
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