Serving 527 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ninety-sixth Street Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 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: 527 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary serves the southeast part of Los Angeles, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 0.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ninety-sixth Street Elementary School's student population of 527 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
527 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ninety-sixth 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 Ninety-sixth Street Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#6777 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
77%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
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)52.2%
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 2013–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Mighty Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ninety-sixth Street Elementary School's ranking?
Ninety-sixth Street Elementary School is ranked #6777 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ninety-sixth Street Elementary School?
527 students attend Ninety-sixth Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Ninety-sixth Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% 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-sixth Street Elementary School?
Ninety-sixth Street Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ninety-sixth Street Elementary School offer ?
Ninety-sixth Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ninety-sixth Street Elementary School part of?
Ninety-sixth Street Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Ninety-sixth Street Elementary School located?
Ninety-sixth Street Elementary School is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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