Mar Vista Elementary School serves 524 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Math Proficiency: 71%
- Reading Proficiency: 79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mar Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mar Vista Elementary School's student population of 524 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
524 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mar Vista Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)71%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)79%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
18%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
51%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Mar Vista Elementary School?
524 students attend Mar Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Mar Vista Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mar Vista Elementary School?
Mar Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mar Vista Elementary School offer ?
Mar Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mar Vista Elementary School part of?
Mar Vista Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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