Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet

2050 San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065

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Tel: (323) 276-5535

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Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet serves 641 students in grades 6-12.

Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 641 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet's student population of 641 students has grown by 152% over five school years.

The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Total Students

641 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

36 teachers

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School Rankings

Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet is 0.17, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#2065 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

10-14%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

55-59%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

91%

56%

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Black

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.17

0.63

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Graduation Rate

90-94%

85%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

89%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Los Angeles Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet's ranking?

Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet?

The graduation rate of Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet?

641 students attend Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

91% of Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet?

Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet offer ?

Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet offers enrollment in grades 6-12

What school district is Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet part of?

Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 641 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education