Serving 534 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Judith F. Baca Arts Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Judith F. Baca Arts Academy's student population of 534 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
534 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Judith F. Baca Arts Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Judith F. Baca Arts Academy is 0.17, 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
#6992 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
91%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Judith F. Baca Arts Academy's ranking?
Judith F. Baca Arts Academy is ranked #6992 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Judith F. Baca Arts Academy?
534 students attend Judith F. Baca Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Judith F. Baca Arts Academy students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Judith F. Baca Arts Academy?
Judith F. Baca Arts Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Judith F. Baca Arts Academy offer ?
Judith F. Baca Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Judith F. Baca Arts Academy part of?
Judith F. Baca Arts Academy is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Judith F. Baca Arts Academy located?
Judith F. Baca Arts Academy is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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