Manchester Avenue Elementary School
Tel:
(323)778-3472
- Manchester Avenue Elementary School serves 812 students in grades 1-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 18% (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 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
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Manchester Avenue 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 5%)
School Overview
- Manchester Avenue Elementary School's student population of 812 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-6 |
| Total Students | 812 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Manchester Avenue Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has increased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Manchester Avenue Elementary School is 0.32, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #7019 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 80% | 54% |
| Black | 20% | 6% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 93% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 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 Manchester Avenue Elementary School is Youth Opportunities Unlimited (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Angeles Danny J. Bakewell Senior Primary Center Grades: K | 228 students
0.2 miles
8621 S. Baring Cross St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323)751-3887 0.2 K 228 - Los Angeles Youth Opportunities Unlimited Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 305 students
0.2 miles
915 W. Manchester Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323)789-4731 0.2 9-12 305 - Los Angeles Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 617 students
0.5 miles
9301 S. Hoover St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323)242-5400 0.5 6-8 617 - Los Angeles Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 825 students
0.7 miles
8919 S. Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323)565-2960 0.7 K-6 825 - Los Angeles Watts Learning Center Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 367 students
0.7 miles
310 W. 95th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323)754-9900 0.7 K-5 367
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