Soto Street Elementary School
- Soto Street Elementary School serves 202 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Soto Street Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Top Placements
Soto Street Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Soto Street Elementary School's student population of 202 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 202 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
- Soto Street Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Soto Street Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #6998 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| ||
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 39% |
| ||
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 50% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 23:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 98% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 2% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.64 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 90% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Soto Street Elementary School is Boyle Heights Continuation (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Arts In Action Community Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Angeles Arts In Action Community Middle School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 122 students
0.3 miles
1241 S. Soto St. Ste. 212
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 266-4371 0.3 6-8 122 - Los Angeles Arts In Action Community Charter Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 318 students
0.4 miles
1241 Soto St. Ste. 212
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 266-4371 0.4 K-5 318 - Los Angeles Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 496 students
0.4 miles
2810 Whittier Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 264-7737 0.4 5-8 496 - Los Angeles Sunrise Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 393 students
0.4 miles
2821 E. Seventh St.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 263-6744 0.4 K-6 393 - Los Angeles Boyle Heights Continuation Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 47 students
0.5 miles
544 S. Mathews St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 264-8070 0.5 9-12 47
School Reviews
| 3 Classmate photo 1987 - Posted by Student/Alumni - Alona oso |
Recent Articles
Gangs, drugs, and guns may be more prevalent on public school campuses than parents think. Learn about the high percentage of public school students who are exposed to these dangers each day – and what parents can do to protect their kids.
President Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper initiative aims to improve academic opportunities for students of color, especially African-American boys.
Learn about how public schools across the country are mandating community service hours in order to graduate.
