Teach Prep Mildred S. Cunningham & Edith H. Morris Elementary School

8505 South Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90047
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 272 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Teach Prep Mildred S. Cunningham & Edith H. Morris Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 272 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Teach Prep Mildred S. Cunningham & Edith H. Morris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Teach Prep Mildred S. Cunningham & Edith H. Morris Elementary School's student population of 272 students has grown by 240% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
272 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

Teach Prep Mildred S. Cunningham & Edith H. Morris Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Teach Prep Mildred S. Cunningham & Edith H. Morris Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#9143 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
6-9%
33%
15-19%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
56%
56%
Black
42%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Teach Prep Mildred S. Cunningham & Edith H. Morris Elementary School's ranking?
Teach Prep Mildred S. Cunningham & Edith H. Morris Elementary School is ranked #9143 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Teach Prep Mildred S. Cunningham & Edith H. Morris Elementary School?
272 students attend Teach Prep Mildred S. Cunningham & Edith H. Morris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Teach Prep Mildred S. Cunningham & Edith H. Morris Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Teach Prep Mildred S. Cunningham & Edith H. Morris Elementary School?
Teach Prep Mildred S. Cunningham & Edith H. Morris Elementary School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Teach Prep Mildred S. Cunningham & Edith H. Morris Elementary School offer ?
Teach Prep Mildred S. Cunningham & Edith H. Morris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Teach Prep Mildred S. Cunningham & Edith H. Morris Elementary School part of?
Teach Prep Mildred S. Cunningham & Edith H. Morris Elementary School is part of Teach Prep Mildred S. Cunningham & Edith H. Morris Elem School District.

School Reviews

Review Teach Prep Mildred S. Cunningham & Edith H. Morris Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.
Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.
What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming
What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming
Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don’t offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 272 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Quick Links