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#7256 of 9,539 schools in CA
Centinela Tk-8 Elementary
Elementary School · Inglewood Unified
1123 Marlborough Ave., Inglewood, CA 90302
Enrollment
540
Student-Teacher
28.4:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
540
Student-Teacher
28.4:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#7,256 of 9,539
In Inglewood
#12 of 24
public schools
In district
#5 of 16
Inglewood Unified
Academic performance
7.3 / 10
Very Good
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About Centinela Tk-8 Elementary
Centinela Tk-8 Elementary is a public elementary school in Inglewood, CA, part of Inglewood Unified. Centinela Tk-8 Elementary serves approximately 540 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 28.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Centinela Tk-8 Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,256 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Centinela Tk-8 Elementary show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.0 · Average
- District avg 3.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Centinela Tk-8 Elementary runs 28.4:1 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.
53% of students at Centinela Tk-8 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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Centinela Tk-8 Elementary — Students at Centinela Tk-8 Elementary score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
86.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 40 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.8/10.
How Centinela Tk-8 Elementary Compares
See how Centinela Tk-8 Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1123 Marlborough Ave., Inglewood, CA 90302
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Centinela Tk-8 Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter (rated 8.7/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary (rated 7.4/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Los Angeles), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM SCHOOL (rated 5.4/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Inglewood, see our Inglewood schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90302 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$72,461
Median Home Value
$731,300
Median Rent
$1,784/mo
Population
28,871
College Educated
29.8%
Homeownership
29.5%
Avg Commute
30.2 min
Poverty Rate
13.2%
Median Age
36.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Centinela Tk-8 Elementary
What grades does Centinela Tk-8 Elementary serve?
Centinela Tk-8 Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Centinela Tk-8 Elementary?
Centinela Tk-8 Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 540 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centinela Tk-8 Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Centinela Tk-8 Elementary is 28.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Centinela Tk-8 Elementary rank in CA?
Centinela Tk-8 Elementary ranks #7,256 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Centinela Tk-8 Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Centinela Tk-8 Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Centinela Tk-8 Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Centinela Tk-8 Elementary has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Centinela Tk-8 Elementary a charter school?
No, Centinela Tk-8 Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Centinela Tk-8 Elementary a Title I school?
No, Centinela Tk-8 Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Centinela Tk-8 Elementary?
86.9% of students at Centinela Tk-8 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 540
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 86.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.1%
- Phone
- (310) 680-5440
Resources & Links
District
Inglewood Unified- District Enrollment
- 7,011
- Schools in District
- 16
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $21,521
- District Rank
- #5 of 16
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