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#7256 of 9,539 schools in CA
Centinela Tk-8 Elementary
Elementary School · Inglewood Unified · Inglewood, CA
An Inglewood Unified elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1123 Marlborough Ave., Inglewood, CA 90302
- Math 32% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 28.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Centinela Tk-8 Elementary score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Centinela Tk-8 Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,315/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Inglewood), 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
$72,461
Median home value
$731,300
Median rent
$1,784/mo
College educated
29.8%
Homeownership
29.5%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| St. John ChrysostomPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 264 | Compare → |
| Kids Castle Child Care CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 22 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Inglewood Unified
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #5 of 16
- District spending per student
- $21,521NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Centinela Tk-8 Elementary is listed in Inglewood Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Centinela Tk-8 Elementary
Centinela Tk-8 Elementary is a public elementary school in Inglewood, CA, part of Inglewood Unified, serving approximately 540 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 28.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,256 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 540
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.1%
- Phone
- (310) 680-5440
- Area population (ZIP 90302)
- 28,871
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 90302; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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