John W. Mack Elementary School
Tel:
(323)730-7620
- John W. Mack Elementary School serves 421 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 7% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 7% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
John W. Mack 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
- John W. Mack Elementary School's student population of 421 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 421 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- John W. Mack Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of John W. Mack Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #8971 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 7% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 7% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 76% | 54% |
| Black | 18% | 6% |
| White | 6% | 24% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to John W. Mack Elementary School is Thirty-second Street Usc Performing Arts (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lou Dantzler Preparatory Charter Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lou Dantzler Preparatory Charter Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Angeles Lou Dantzler Preparatory Charter Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 371 students
0.3 miles
5940 S. Budlong Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90056
(323)290-6968 0.3 K-8 371 - Los Angeles Vermont Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 642 students
0.3 miles
1435 W. 27th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323)733-2195 0.3 K-5 642 - Los Angeles Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 661 students
0.4 miles
1260 W. 36th Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323)733-9186 0.4 K-5 661 - Los Angeles Thirty-second Street Usc Performing Arts Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 1048 students
0.6 miles
822 W. 32nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213)748-0126 0.6 K-12 1048 - Los Angeles Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 986 students
0.9 miles
2023 S. Union Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213)745-8141 0.9 6-12 986
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