Serving 601 students in grades 1-6, Middleton Street 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 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-6
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Middleton Street Elementary School's student population of 601 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
601 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Always On the Hunt for Knowledge!
School Rankings
Middleton Street 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 Middleton Street Elementary School is 0.02, 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
#5529 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
99%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middleton Street Elementary School's ranking?
Middleton Street Elementary School is ranked #5529 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Middleton Street Elementary School?
601 students attend Middleton Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Middleton Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Middleton Street Elementary School?
Middleton Street Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Middleton Street Elementary School offer ?
Middleton Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Middleton Street Elementary School part of?
Middleton Street Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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