Soto Street Elementary School
- Soto Street Elementary School serves 197 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
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 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Soto Street Elementary School's student population of 197 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 197 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Soto Street Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Soto Street Elementary School is 0.04, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #5711 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 98% | 54% |
| White | 2% | 24% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Arts In Action Community Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest 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 | 57 students
0.3 miles
1241 S. Soto St., Ste. 212
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323)266-4371 0.3 6-8 57 - Los Angeles Arts In Action Community Charter Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 326 students
0.4 miles
1241 Soto St. Ste. 212
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323)266-4371 0.4 K-5 326 - Los Angeles Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 497 students
0.4 miles
2810 Whittier Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323)264-7737 0.4 5-8 497 - Los Angeles Sunrise Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 430 students
0.4 miles
2821 E. Seventh St.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323)263-6744 0.4 K-6 430 - Los Angeles Boyle Heights Continuation Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 69 students
0.5 miles
544 S. Mathews St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323)264-8070 0.5 9-12 69
School Reviews
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