Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center serves 65 students in grades Kindergarten-10.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower 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 (2023-24)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-10
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center's student population of 65 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-10
Total Students
65 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center is 0.30, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
83%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center?
65 students attend Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center?
Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center offer ?
Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-10
What school district is Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center part of?
Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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