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#4319 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 45% in state
Aldama Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
632 North Avenue 50, Los Angeles, CA 90042
- Math 30% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Aldama Elementary score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Aldama Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Angeles), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,401
Median home value
$940,600
Median rent
$1,853/mo
College educated
40.4%
Homeownership
46.5%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Vista Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 196 | Compare → |
| Arroyo Seco Museum ScienceEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Buchanan Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 260 | Compare → |
| Mt. Washington ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 434 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #443 of 769
- District spending per student
- $22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Aldama Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Aldama Elementary
Aldama Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 347 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,319 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aldama Elementary
What grades does Aldama Elementary serve?
Aldama Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Aldama Elementary?
Aldama Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 347 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aldama Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Aldama Elementary is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aldama Elementary rank in CA?
Aldama Elementary ranks #4,319 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Aldama Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Aldama Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Aldama Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aldama Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Aldama Elementary a charter school?
No, Aldama Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Aldama Elementary a Title I school?
No, Aldama Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aldama Elementary?
72.3% of students at Aldama Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 347
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.3%
- Phone
- (323) 255-1434
- Area population (ZIP 90042)
- 58,344
- Area average commute
- 32.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90042; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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