Dorris Place Elementary School
Tel:
(323) 222-9185
- Dorris Place Elementary School serves 322 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (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 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Dorris Place 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 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Dorris Place Elementary School's student population of 322 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 322 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Dorris Place 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 Dorris Place Elementary School is 0.36, 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 | #2714 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 14% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 79% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 4% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 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 Dorris Place Elementary School is Los Angeles River At Sonia Sotomayor Learning Academies (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Studio (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Elysian Heights Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Angeles Elysian Heights Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 298 students
0.7 miles
1562 Baxter St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 665-6315 0.7 K-6 298 - Los Angeles Aragon Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 316 students
0.8 miles
1118 Aragon Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 221-5173 0.8 K-5 316 - Los Angeles Los Angeles River At Sonia Sotomayor Learning Academies Grades: 9-12 | 241 students
0.8 miles
2050 San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 276-5535 0.8 9-12 241 - Burbank Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (ecals) Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 368 students
0.8 miles
2050 San Fernando Rd.
Burbank, CA 91504
(323) 276-5525 0.8 9-12 368 - Los Angeles School Of Hist And Dramatic Arts At Sonia Sotomayor Learning Acads Grades: 9-12 | 283 students
0.8 miles
2050 San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 276-5500 0.8 9-12 283
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