Dahlia Heights Elementary School
Tel:
(323) 255-1419
Dahlia Heights Elementary School serves 401 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (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 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Dahlia Heights Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) 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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Dahlia Heights Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Dahlia Heights Elementary School's student population of 401 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 401 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
Dahlia Heights 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 Dahlia Heights Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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 | #2370 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 17% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 37% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 37% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 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 Dahlia Heights Elementary School is Renaissance Arts Academy (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Celerity Rolas Charter (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Angeles Celerity Rolas Charter Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 309 students
0.1 miles
1495 Colorado Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(310) 904-2012 0.1 K-8 309 - Burbank Puc International Preparatory Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 84 students
0.4 miles
1800 Colorado Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 559-7699 0.4 K-8 84 - Los Angeles Renaissance Arts Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 532 students
0.4 miles
2558 N. San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700 0.4 K-12 532 - Los Angeles Rockdale Visual & Performing Arts Magnet Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 356 students
0.5 miles
1303 Yosemite Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 255-6793 0.5 K-6 356 - Los Angeles Eagle Rock High School Magnet School
Grades: 7-12 | 2,325 students
0.6 miles
1750 Yosemite Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 340-3500 0.6 7-12 2,325
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