Serving 379 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Melvin Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower 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-5
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Melvin Avenue Elementary serves the northwest part of Reseda, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most families live within a typical 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Melvin Avenue Elementary School's student population of 379 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
379 students
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Melvin Avenue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Melvin Avenue Elementary School is 0.37, 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
#4852 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
9%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
79%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
4%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melvin Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Melvin Avenue Elementary School is ranked #4852 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Melvin Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Melvin Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stanley Mosk Elementary School, Melrose Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Melvin Avenue Elementary School?
379 students attend Melvin Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Melvin Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Melvin Avenue Elementary School?
Melvin Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Melvin Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Melvin Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Melvin Avenue Elementary School part of?
Melvin Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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