Plummer 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 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
697 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Plummer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#6708 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)7%
12%
Hispanic
(21-22)85%
56%
Black
(21-22)3%
5%
White
(21-22)3%
21%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)2%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
92%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plummer Elementary School's ranking?
Plummer Elementary School is ranked #6708 out of 9,602 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Plummer Elementary School?
697 students attend Plummer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Plummer Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Plummer Elementary School offer ?
Plummer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Plummer Elementary School part of?
Plummer Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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