One Hundred Twelfth Street Elementary vs Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary

Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary holds a significant edge in overall rating, scoring 9.4/10 against One Hundred Twelfth Street Elementary's 8.8/10 — a 0.6-point gap that reflects a much larger divide in state standing. Hamasaki ranks #42 of 9,533 California schools, placing it in the top 0.5% statewide. One Hundred Twelfth Street Elementary ranks #363 of 9,533 — still a strong position in the top 4%, but trailing Hamasaki by more than 300 places on the state ladder.

The academic score drives that gap. Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary scores 9.0/10 academically versus One Hundred Twelfth Street Elementary's 7.0/10 — a 2-point delta that represents the clearest measurable difference between these two schools. Growth scores, however, are identical: both schools post a 9.9/10, meaning students at each campus advance at an exceptional pace relative to peers statewide. One Hundred Twelfth Street Elementary is producing strong learning gains even while serving students who test lower in absolute proficiency, which signals effective instruction across grade levels.

Both schools serve nearly identical populations. One Hundred Twelfth Street Elementary enrolls 336 students with 100% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch; Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary enrolls 340 students with 94% qualifying. Classroom density is nearly the same — 19.8:1 at One Hundred Twelfth Street Elementary versus 20.0:1 at Hamasaki — so neither school offers a meaningful class-size advantage. Both campuses serve kindergarten through fifth grade, making the program structure equivalent for elementary-age families.

The 8.9-mile distance between these two Los Angeles schools means geography will be a primary filter for most families. Beyond location, the decision rests almost entirely on the academic score gap: Hamasaki's 9.0 versus One Hundred Twelfth Street Elementary's 7.0 reflects higher current proficiency levels, while the matching 9.9 growth scores confirm that both schools are advancing students at equivalent rates. Families prioritizing tested achievement levels will find Hamasaki the stronger performer; those focused on momentum and growth will see equal results at either campus.