Very Good
#2530 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 27% in state
Brooklyn Avenue
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4620 Cesar Chavez Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90022
- Math 39% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brooklyn Avenue score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 44% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Brooklyn Avenue 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 81Very Walkable
- Transit 65Good Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,829
Median home value
$603,500
Median rent
$1,407/mo
College educated
9.6%
Homeownership
33.1%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90022; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Iluminar AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–4 | 0.3 mi | 601 | Compare → |
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| Our Lady of Guadalupe School - LaPrivate · tuition | 4.0private | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 142 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #260 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
Brooklyn Avenue is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brooklyn Avenue
Brooklyn Avenue is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 505 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,530 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brooklyn Avenue
What grades does Brooklyn Avenue serve?
Brooklyn Avenue serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Brooklyn Avenue?
Brooklyn Avenue has an enrollment of approximately 505 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Avenue?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Avenue is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brooklyn Avenue rank in CA?
Brooklyn Avenue ranks #2,530 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Brooklyn Avenue's MySchoolScout rating?
Brooklyn Avenue has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Brooklyn Avenue?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brooklyn Avenue has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Brooklyn Avenue a charter school?
No, Brooklyn Avenue is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brooklyn Avenue a Title I school?
No, Brooklyn Avenue is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brooklyn Avenue?
87.7% of students at Brooklyn Avenue 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 505
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.6%
- Phone
- (323) 269-8161
- Area population (ZIP 90022)
- 61,638
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 90022; 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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