Janie P. Abbott Elementary School
Tel:
(310) 603-1498
Janie P. Abbott Elementary School serves 669 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (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 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Janie P. Abbott Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Janie P. Abbott Elementary School 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
Janie P. Abbott Elementary School's student population of 669 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 669 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
Janie P. Abbott Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 Janie P. Abbott Elementary School is 0.12, 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 | #4686 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 12% |
| Hispanic | 94% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 2% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lynwood Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Janie P. Abbott Elementary School is Marco Antonio Firebaugh High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Whaley Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Compton Whaley Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 632 students
0.5 miles
14401 S. Gibson Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6070 0.5 6-8 632 - Lynwood Mark Twain Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 622 students
0.6 miles
12315 Thorson Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1500 0.6 K-6 622 - Lynwood Marco Antonio Firebaugh High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,719 student
0.7 miles
5246 Mlk Blvd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-5200 0.7 9-12 1,719 - Compton Foster Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 738 students
0.9 miles
1620 N. Pannes St.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6180 0.9 K-5 738
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