Playa Del Rey Elementary School
Tel:
(310)827-3560
- Playa Del Rey Elementary School serves 275 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Playa Del Rey Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
Playa Del Rey Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Playa Del Rey Elementary School's student population of 275 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 275 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Playa Del Rey Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Playa Del Rey Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #615 out of 9602 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 46% | 54% |
| Black | 13% | 5% |
| White | 24% | 23% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Playa Del Rey Elementary School is Culver Park High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Goethe International Charter (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cowan Avenue Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Angeles Cowan Avenue Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 328 students
0.7 miles
7615 Cowan Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310)645-1973 0.7 K-6 328 - Culver City Braddock Drive Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 448 students
0.8 miles
4711 Inglewood Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310)391-6707 0.8 K-5 448 - Culver City El Marino Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 842 students
0.8 miles
11450 Port Rd.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310)842-4241 0.8 K-5 842 - Los Angeles Goethe International Charter Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 419 students
0.8 miles
12500 Braddock Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310)306-3484 0.8 K-8 419 - Los Angeles Marina Del Rey Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 602 students
0.8 miles
12500 Braddock Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310)578-2700 0.8 6-8 602
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