Maurice Sendak Elementary School
- Maurice Sendak Elementary School serves 526 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 28% (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 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Maurice Sendak 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 10%)
School Overview
- Maurice Sendak Elementary School's student population of 526 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 526 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Maurice Sendak Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Maurice Sendak Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. 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 | #6998 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 89% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 5% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 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 Maurice Sendak Elementary School is East Valley Senior High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is New Horizons Charter Academy (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is New Horizons Charter Academy (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- North Hollywood New Horizons Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 298 students
0.2 miles
5955 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818)655-9602 0.2 K-8 298 - North Hollywood Oxnard Street Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 436 students
0.6 miles
10912 Oxnard St.
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818)762-3397 0.6 K-5 436 - North Hollywood East Valley Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 586 students
0.8 miles
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818)753-4400 0.8 9-12 586 - North Hollywood Fair Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 845 students
0.8 miles
6501 Fair Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818)761-5444 0.8 K-5 845 - North Hollywood Victory Boulevard Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 578 students
0.8 miles
6315 Radford Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818)761-4676 0.8 K-5 578
School Reviews
| 5 Sendak is an awesome school! I love the staff and Administration. The parent center is great a resource for the parents and community. The facilities are new and clean. The special education program is very qualified and most of all caring and compassionate. Teachers strive to provide the best education for their students. It offers have a Magnet program that will kick off in the fall. I love this school. - Posted by Parent - Grateful |
| 5 This is a newly built dream school that is a safe, community based effort to prepare our well rounded students to be leaders. It has every ammenitiy including wireless access but more importantly, it has heart. The teachers and parents love the children and the school. It shines as a beacon where everyone is wild about teaching and learning. Mr. Sendak is the headmaster. - Posted by Administrator - nko91 |
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