Macarthur Elementary School
Tel:
(562) 420-3588
Macarthur Elementary School serves 365 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Macarthur Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Macarthur Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Macarthur Elementary School's student population of 365 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 365 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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School Comparison
Macarthur Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Macarthur Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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 | #2326 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 42% | 54% |
| Black | 11% | 5% |
| White | 25% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Long Beach Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Macarthur Elementary School is Lakewood High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bancroft Middle School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cleveland Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lakewood Cleveland Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 468 students
0.5 miles
4760 Hackett Ave.
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 420-7552 0.5 K-5 468 - Lakewood Lakewood High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 3,196 students
0.5 miles
4400 Briercrest Ave.
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 425-1281 0.5 9-12 3,196 - Long Beach Bancroft Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 950 students
0.9 miles
5301 E. Centralia St.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 425-7461 0.9 6-8 950 - Lakewood Gompers K-8 Grades: K-8 | 749 students
1.0 miles
5206 Briercrest Ave.
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 925-2285 1.0 K-8 749 - Long Beach Henry Grades: K-5 | 833 students
1.0 miles
3720 Canehill Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 421-3754 1.0 K-5 833
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