Towne Avenue Elementary School
Tel:
(310) 329-3505
Towne Avenue Elementary School serves 319 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Towne Avenue Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Towne Avenue Elementary School's student population of 319 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 319 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
Towne Avenue Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Towne Avenue Elementary School is 0.44, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #4047 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 74% | 54% |
| Black | 11% | 5% |
| White | 4% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 66% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Towne Avenue Elementary School is California Academy Of Mathematics And Science (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Leapwood Avenue Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Carson Leapwood Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 284 students
0.4 miles
19302 Leapwood Ave.
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 327-8245 0.4 K-5 284 - Carson California Academy Of Mathematics And Science Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 667 students
0.8 miles
1000 E. Victoria St., Bldg. Sa
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-2025 0.8 9-12 667 - Carson Annalee Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 226 students
0.9 miles
19410 S. Annalee Ave.
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 537-4740 0.9 K-6 226 - Gardena New Millennium Secondary Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 167 students
1.1 miles
1301 W.. 182nd St. Ste. B
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 999-6162 1.1 9-12 167 - Carson Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 487 students
1.2 miles
1254 E. Helmick St.
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 661-4500 1.2 6-8 487
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