Excellent
#146 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 2% in state
City Terrace Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4350 City Terrace Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90063
- Math 54% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at City Terrace Elementary score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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
75%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where City Terrace 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 61Good Transit
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$71,725
Median home value
$619,100
Median rent
$1,489/mo
College educated
12.8%
Homeownership
38.1%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90063; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert F. Kennedy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| Virtual Academy SteamEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 878 | Compare → |
| William R. Anton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 456 | Compare → |
| Harrison Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 262 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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
- #15 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
City Terrace Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About City Terrace Elementary
City Terrace Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 332 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #146 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about City Terrace Elementary
What grades does City Terrace Elementary serve?
City Terrace Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend City Terrace Elementary?
City Terrace Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 332 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at City Terrace Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at City Terrace Elementary is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does City Terrace Elementary rank in CA?
City Terrace Elementary ranks #146 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is City Terrace Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
City Terrace Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 City Terrace Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, City Terrace Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is City Terrace Elementary a charter school?
No, City Terrace Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is City Terrace Elementary a Title I school?
No, City Terrace Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for City Terrace Elementary?
75.0% of students at City Terrace 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
- 332
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.3%
- Phone
- (323) 269-0581
- Area population (ZIP 90063)
- 50,536
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 34
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 90063; 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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