Taper Avenue Elementary School

1824 Taper Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90731

(School attendance zone shown in map)

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Taper Avenue Elementary School serves 738 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 738 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Math Proficiency
: 67%
Reading Proficiency
: 67%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Taper Avenue Elementary School's student population of 738 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

738 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Taper Avenue Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Taper Avenue Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Taper Avenue Elementary School is 0.60, 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)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

67%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Taper Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

67%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Taper Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

22:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

59%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Taper Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.60

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Taper Avenue Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

40%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Taper Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

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 schools are Taper Avenue Elementary School often compared to?

Taper Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Park Western Place Elementary School by visitors of our site.

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

67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Taper Avenue Elementary School?

738 students attend Taper Avenue Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

59% of Taper Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Taper Avenue Elementary School?

Taper Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Taper Avenue Elementary School offer ?

Taper Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Taper Avenue Elementary School part of?

Taper Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 738 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Math Proficiency
: 67%
Reading Proficiency
: 67%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education