Serving 432 students in grades Kindergarten-5, San Gabriel Avenue 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 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: San Gabriel Avenue Elementary serves the eastern part of South Gate, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 0.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
San Gabriel Avenue Elementary School's student population of 432 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
432 students
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Mighty Angels
School Rankings
San Gabriel Avenue 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 San Gabriel Avenue Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#5453 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
96%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
3%
20%
Showing 2003–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Gabriel Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
San Gabriel Avenue Elementary School is ranked #5453 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend San Gabriel Avenue Elementary School?
432 students attend San Gabriel Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of San Gabriel Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of San Gabriel Avenue Elementary School?
San Gabriel Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does San Gabriel Avenue Elementary School offer ?
San Gabriel Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is San Gabriel Avenue Elementary School part of?
San Gabriel Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Is our first day in this school, and we are amaze about the builings. From outside you cannot imagine that facilities are big and to many! The teachers look gentle and nice. I hope my sons will have a great time in this school.
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