Serving 357 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Harding Street Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Harding Street Elementary serves the northern part of Sylmar, CA, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harding Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Harding Street Elementary School's student population of 357 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
357 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Harding Street Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harding Street Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3195 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
90%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harding Street Elementary School's ranking?
Harding Street Elementary School is ranked #3195 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Harding Street Elementary School often compared to?
Harding Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hubbard Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Harding Street Elementary School?
357 students attend Harding Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Harding Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harding Street Elementary School?
Harding Street Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Harding Street Elementary School offer ?
Harding Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Harding Street Elementary School part of?
Harding Street Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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