Serving 487 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ninety-ninth Street 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 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ninety-Ninth Street Elementary serves the southeastern part of Los Angeles, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 0.4 miles from the school to the zone's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ninety-ninth Street Elementary School's student population of 487 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
487 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ninety-ninth Street 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 Ninety-ninth Street Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#3921 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
74%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ninety-ninth Street Elementary School's ranking?
Ninety-ninth Street Elementary School is ranked #3921 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ninety-ninth Street Elementary School often compared to?
Ninety-ninth Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ninety-second Street Elementary School, Weigand Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ninety-ninth Street Elementary School?
487 students attend Ninety-ninth Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Ninety-ninth Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ninety-ninth Street Elementary School?
Ninety-ninth Street Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ninety-ninth Street Elementary School offer ?
Ninety-ninth Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ninety-ninth Street Elementary School part of?
Ninety-ninth Street Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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