Very Good
#3299 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 35% in state
Birdielee V. Bright Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
1771 West 36th St., Los Angeles, CA 90018
Enrollment
381
Student-Teacher
21.2:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
381
Student-Teacher
21.2:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#3,299 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#264 of 563
public schools
In district
#358 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
Equity
8.1 / 10
Excellent
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About Birdielee V. Bright Elementary
Birdielee V. Bright Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Birdielee V.
Bright Elementary serves approximately 381 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Birdielee V. Bright Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,299 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Birdielee V. Bright Elementary show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.1 · Very Good
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Birdielee V. Bright Elementary runs 21.2:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
37% of students at Birdielee V. Bright Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Birdielee V. Bright Elementary — Students at Birdielee V. Bright Elementary score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
95.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.4/10.
How Birdielee V. Bright Elementary Compares
See how Birdielee V. Bright Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1771 West 36th St., Los Angeles, CA 90018
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Birdielee V. Bright Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Twenty-Fourth Street Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Sixth Avenue Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences (rated 7.7/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90018 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$63,671
Median Home Value
$886,800
Median Rent
$1,512/mo
Population
48,812
College Educated
24.4%
Homeownership
32.1%
Avg Commute
34.6 min
Poverty Rate
19.2%
Median Age
37.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Birdielee V. Bright Elementary
What grades does Birdielee V. Bright Elementary serve?
Birdielee V. Bright Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Birdielee V. Bright Elementary?
Birdielee V. Bright Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 381 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birdielee V. Bright Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Birdielee V. Bright Elementary is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Birdielee V. Bright Elementary rank in CA?
Birdielee V. Bright Elementary ranks #3,299 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Birdielee V. Bright Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Birdielee V. Bright Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Birdielee V. Bright Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Birdielee V. Bright Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Birdielee V. Bright Elementary a charter school?
No, Birdielee V. Bright Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Birdielee V. Bright Elementary a Title I school?
No, Birdielee V. Bright Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Birdielee V. Bright Elementary?
95.8% of students at Birdielee V. Bright 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 381
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 95.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.7%
- Phone
- (323) 733-1178
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #358 of 769
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