Ninety-Second Street Elementary vs Third Street Elementary

Third Street Elementary ranks #8 of 9,533 California schools, placing it among the top 0.1% statewide. Ninety-Second Street Elementary ranks #290 of 9,533 — still a strong top-4% finish, but the gap between the two schools is meaningful for families weighing options in Los Angeles. The overall rating difference is 0.7 points, with Third Street Elementary scoring 9.6/10 against Ninety-Second Street Elementary's 8.9/10.

On academic achievement, Third Street Elementary scores a perfect 10.0/10 versus Ninety-Second Street Elementary's 8.0/10 — a 2-point gap that reflects a substantial difference in tested proficiency. Growth scores are much closer: Third Street Elementary earns 9.9/10 while Ninety-Second Street Elementary posts a 9.4/10, meaning students at both schools are advancing at an above-average pace relative to their peers. The academic gap drives most of the overall rating difference between the two schools.

The demographic and resource profiles diverge sharply. Ninety-Second Street Elementary serves a high-need population — 99% of its 633 students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 43% at Third Street Elementary's 691-student enrollment. Classroom load also differs: Ninety-Second Street Elementary's student-teacher ratio of 19.2:1 gives students meaningfully more face time with teachers than Third Street Elementary's 22.3:1 ratio. For families prioritizing smaller class sizes, Ninety-Second Street Elementary has a structural edge despite the academic score gap.

One practical distinction for families planning ahead: Ninety-Second Street Elementary serves grades KG through 6, covering the full elementary span, while Third Street Elementary serves KG through 5. Families at Third Street Elementary will need to arrange a middle school transition one year earlier, which may factor into neighborhood planning for those with younger children or siblings entering the pipeline.