Powell For Success

150 Victoria St.
Long Beach, CA 90805
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 846 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Powell For Success 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 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 846 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Powell For Success's student population of 846 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
846 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Powell For Success ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Powell For Success is 0.53, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#2449 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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24%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Powell For Success and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
36%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
64%
56%
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Black
26%
5%
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White
2%
21%
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Hawaiian
3%
n/a
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Powell For Success's ranking?
Powell For Success is ranked #2449 out of 3,649 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Powell For Success?
846 students attend Powell For Success.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Powell For Success students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Powell For Success?
Powell For Success has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Powell For Success offer ?
Powell For Success offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Powell For Success part of?
Powell For Success is part of Long Beach Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 846 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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