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Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet Elementary School

13050 Borden Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342
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Tel: (818) 833-3723
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Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet Elementary School serves 233 students in grades 9-12.
Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (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 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 233 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet Elementary School ranks 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 student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

School Overview

Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet Elementary School's student population of 233 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
233 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet Elementary School 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 Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet Elementary School is 0.08, 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
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#2529 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
96%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
1%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.08
0.63
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Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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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 Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet Elementary School's ranking?

Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

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

15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet Elementary School?

The graduation rate of Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet Elementary School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet Elementary School?

233 students attend Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

96% of Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet Elementary School?

Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet Elementary School offer ?

Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet Elementary School part of?

Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 233 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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