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#4115 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 43% in state
Ambler Avenue Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Carson, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
319 East Sherman Dr., Carson, CA 90746
- Math 32% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ambler Avenue Elementary score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 36% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (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
78%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ambler Avenue Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,369/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carson), 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
$113,545
Median home value
$682,000
Median rent
$2,713/mo
College educated
34.6%
Homeownership
84.5%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90746; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph Bunche ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| Gardena ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 463 | Compare → |
| Wonderland Angels Early Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 1.2 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Bursch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 352 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #424 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
Ambler Avenue Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ambler Avenue Elementary
Ambler Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Carson, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 477 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,115 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ambler Avenue Elementary
What grades does Ambler Avenue Elementary serve?
Ambler Avenue Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Ambler Avenue Elementary?
Ambler Avenue Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ambler Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ambler Avenue Elementary is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ambler Avenue Elementary rank in CA?
Ambler Avenue Elementary ranks #4,115 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ambler Avenue Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ambler Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Ambler Avenue Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ambler Avenue Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ambler Avenue Elementary a charter school?
No, Ambler Avenue Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ambler Avenue Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ambler Avenue Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ambler Avenue Elementary?
78.0% of students at Ambler Avenue 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
- 477
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.4%
- Phone
- (310) 532-4090
- Area population (ZIP 90746)
- 27,465
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
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 90746; 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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