Serving 418 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Malabar Street Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 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 Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Malabar Street Elementary serves the eastern part of its school district in Los Angeles, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.3 square miles. Families typically experience a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Malabar Street Elementary School's student population of 418 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
418 students
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Malabar Street Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Malabar Street Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#5308 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
98%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 1990–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
1%
20%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2008–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Malabar Street Elementary School's ranking?
Malabar Street Elementary School is ranked #5308 out of 9,523 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Malabar Street Elementary School?
418 students attend Malabar Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Malabar Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Malabar Street Elementary School?
Malabar Street Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Malabar Street Elementary School offer ?
Malabar Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Malabar Street Elementary School part of?
Malabar Street Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Malabar Street Elementary School located?
Malabar Street Elementary School is located in the Central LA neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 62 other public schools located in Central LA.
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