Dahlia Heights Elementary School

5063 Floristan Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90041

(School attendance zone shown in map)

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Dahlia Heights Elementary School serves 402 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 402 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Math Proficiency
: 55%
Reading Proficiency
: 69%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dahlia Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Dahlia Heights Elementary School's student population of 402 students has stayed relatively flat 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

402 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

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Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Dahlia Heights Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Dahlia Heights Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

55%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dahlia Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

69%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dahlia Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

24:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Dahlia Heights Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

15%

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Dahlia Heights Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hispanic

34%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Dahlia Heights Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

43%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Dahlia Heights Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.68

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Dahlia Heights Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

20%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dahlia Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Los Angeles Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dahlia Heights Elementary School's ranking?

Dahlia Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What schools are Dahlia Heights Elementary School often compared to?

Dahlia Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle Rock Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Dahlia Heights Elementary School?

402 students attend Dahlia Heights Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

43% of Dahlia Heights Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Dahlia Heights Elementary School?

Dahlia Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Dahlia Heights Elementary School offer ?

Dahlia Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Dahlia Heights Elementary School part of?

Dahlia Heights Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 402 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Math Proficiency
: 55%
Reading Proficiency
: 69%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education