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#6056 of 9,539 schools in CA
Cienega Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2611 South Orange Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90016
- Math 28% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cienega Elementary score 30% 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 9 points since 2018, to 30% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cienega 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 84Very Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Angeles), 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
$71,067
Median home value
$919,800
Median rent
$1,729/mo
College educated
31.9%
Homeownership
35.4%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90016; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stella Elementary Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–4 | 0.1 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Marvin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 520 | Compare → |
| Virginia Road ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| Baldwin Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 428 | 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.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #595 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
Cienega Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cienega Elementary
Cienega Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 408 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,056 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cienega Elementary
What grades does Cienega Elementary serve?
Cienega Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Cienega Elementary?
Cienega Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 408 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cienega Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cienega Elementary is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cienega Elementary rank in CA?
Cienega Elementary ranks #6,056 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Cienega Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cienega Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Cienega Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cienega Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cienega Elementary a charter school?
No, Cienega Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cienega Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cienega Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cienega Elementary?
87.0% of students at Cienega 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
- 408
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.3%
- Phone
- (323) 939-1138
- Area population (ZIP 90016)
- 46,102
- Area average commute
- 33.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 90016; 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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