Serving 426 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Maywood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Maywood Elementary serves the eastern part of Maywood, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maywood Elementary School's student population of 426 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
426 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Today A Learner, Tomorrow a Leader
School Rankings
Maywood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maywood Elementary School is 0.06, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3496 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
97%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Light Blue & Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maywood Elementary School's ranking?
Maywood Elementary School is ranked #3496 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Maywood Elementary School?
426 students attend Maywood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Maywood Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maywood Elementary School?
Maywood Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Maywood Elementary School offer ?
Maywood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Maywood Elementary School part of?
Maywood Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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