Serving 80 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Selma 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
80 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
69%
56%
Black
14%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Selma Avenue Elementary School?
80 students attend Selma Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Selma Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Selma Avenue Elementary School?
Selma Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Selma Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Selma Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Selma Avenue Elementary School part of?
Selma Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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