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Melrose Avenue Elementary School

731 N. Detroit St.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
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Tel: (323) 938-6275
www.melrosestars.org
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Melrose Avenue Elementary School serves 458 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (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 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 70%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 72%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Melrose Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

School Overview

Melrose Avenue Elementary School's student population of 458 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
458 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Melrose Avenue Elementary School is 0.74, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
70%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
72%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Melrose Avenue 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
25:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
36%
12%
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Hispanic
23%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Melrose Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
4%
5%
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White
27%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.74
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Melrose Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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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 Melrose Avenue Elementary School's ranking?

Melrose Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%).

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

70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Melrose Avenue Elementary School?

458 students attend Melrose Avenue Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

36% of Melrose Avenue Elementary School students are Asian, 27% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Melrose Avenue Elementary School?

Melrose Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Melrose Avenue Elementary School offer ?

Melrose Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Melrose Avenue Elementary School part of?

Melrose Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 70%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 72%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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