Playa Del Rey Elementary School
Playa Del Rey Elementary School serves 275 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Playa Del Rey Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Playa Del Rey Elementary School ranks 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 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Playa Del Rey Elementary School's student population of 275 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 275 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Rankings
Playa Del Rey Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Playa Del Rey Elementary School is 0.72, 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 Testing Rank | #845 out of 9659 schools (Top 10%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 40% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 51% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 10% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 45% | 54% |
| Black | 14% | 5% |
| White | 23% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.64 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Angeles Cowan Avenue Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 328 students10
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
Math: 49% | Reading: 59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 448 students10
0.8 miles
4711 Inglewood Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 391-6707 0.8 K-5 448 - Culver City El Marino Elementary School Math: 80% | Reading: 77%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 842 students10
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
Math: 13% | Reading: 25%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 602 students10
0.8 miles
12500 Braddock Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 578-2700 0.8 6-8 602
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Exploring post graduation options for high school students.
The Common Core State Standards were developed as a means to prepare K-12 students for success in college or the workforce upon graduation from high school. Since their inception, they have been adopted by 43 states. While much support has been given for the standards, many criticisms have emerged as well.
June 17, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the world on its head. The effects of the global pandemic will be felt for years to come, though maybe more so in certain populations. Here’s what you need to know about the current state of special education in the United States.
