Maurice Sendak Elementary School

11414 W. Tiara St.
North Hollywood, CA 91601

(School attendance zone shown in map)

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Maurice Sendak Elementary School serves 407 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 407 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Math Proficiency
: 25%
Reading Proficiency
: 31%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Maurice Sendak Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Maurice Sendak Elementary School's student population of 407 students has declined by 22% over five school years.

The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

407 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Maurice Sendak Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Maurice Sendak Elementary School by grade.

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Maurice Sendak Elementary School is 0.19, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

25%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Maurice Sendak Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

31%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maurice Sendak Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

19:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Maurice Sendak Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

90%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Maurice Sendak Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.19

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Maurice Sendak Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

91%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Maurice Sendak Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Los Angeles Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maurice Sendak Elementary School's ranking?

Maurice Sendak Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Maurice Sendak Elementary School?

407 students attend Maurice Sendak Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

90% of Maurice Sendak Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Maurice Sendak Elementary School?

Maurice Sendak Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Maurice Sendak Elementary School offer ?

Maurice Sendak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Maurice Sendak Elementary School part of?

Maurice Sendak Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

School Reviews

5 4/16/2018

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 7/10/2008

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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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 407 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Math Proficiency
: 25%
Reading Proficiency
: 31%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education