Dr. Lawrence H. Moore Math Science Technology Academy
Dr. Lawrence H. Moore Math Science Technology Academy serves 696 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Dr. Lawrence H. Moore Math Science Technology Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower 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
Dr. Lawrence H. Moore Math Science Technology Academy 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 10%)
School Overview
Dr. Lawrence H. Moore Math Science Technology Academy's student population of 696 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 696 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
Dr. Lawrence H. Moore Math Science Technology Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Dr. Lawrence H. Moore Math Science Technology Academy is 0.06, 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 | #6814 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 12% |
| Hispanic | 97% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | n/a | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 96% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 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 Dr. Lawrence H. Moore Math Science Technology Academy is Communication And Technical At Diego Rivera Learning Complex (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Thomas A. Edison Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Angeles Thomas A. Edison Middle School Math: 22% | Reading: 23%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,220 student10
0.2 miles
6500 Hooper Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 826-2500 0.2 6-8 1,220 - Los Angeles Communication And Technical At Diego Rivera Learning Complex Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 537 students10
0.3 miles
6100 S. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 846-2118 0.3 9-12 537 - Los Angeles Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 505 students10
0.3 miles
6100 S. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 846-2108 0.3 9-12 505 - Los Angeles Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 511 students10
0.3 miles
6100 S. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 846-2136 0.3 9-12 511 - Los Angeles Public Service Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 553 students10
0.3 miles
6100 S. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 846-2128 0.3 9-12 553
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