Martha Escutia Primary Center

6401 Bear Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Martha Escutia Primary Center serves 179 students in grades Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 179 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Martha Escutia Primary Center serves the eastern part of Bell Gardens, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Families within this zone typically experience a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 0.6 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Martha Escutia Primary Center's student population of 179 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
179 students

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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Martha Escutia Primary Center is 0.12, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1

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Hispanic
94%
56%

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White
4%
20%

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Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
96%
0.12

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(22-23)
57%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
54%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%

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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Martha Escutia Primary Center?
179 students attend Martha Escutia Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Martha Escutia Primary Center students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Martha Escutia Primary Center?
Martha Escutia Primary Center has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Martha Escutia Primary Center offer ?
Martha Escutia Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Martha Escutia Primary Center part of?
Martha Escutia Primary Center is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 179 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Martha Escutia Primary Center serves the eastern part of Bell Gardens, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Families within this zone typically experience a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 0.6 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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