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#293 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 3% in state

Clifford Street Elementary Math & Technology Magnet

Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA

A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2150 Duane St., Los Angeles, CA 90039

  • Math 54% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 67% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+9.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+24.5 pts
Overall Proficiency61% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+16.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.7:1
District spending per student$22,687
Chronic Absenteeism18.3%

Students at Clifford Street Elementary Math & Technology Magnet score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency54%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency67%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 61% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
71%
2024
Math
54%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Clifford Street Elementary Math & Technology Magnet 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 72Very Walkable
  • Transit 48Some Transit
  • Bike 33Somewhat 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

$105,578

Median home value

$1,202,000

Median rent

$2,149/mo

College educated

56.6%

Homeownership

45%

Poverty rate

8.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90039; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Teresa of Avila SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6privateK–80.3 mi74Compare →
Elysian Heights ES Arts MagnetEnrollment path unverified7.0K–50.5 mi400Compare →
Mayberry Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.9K–50.5 mi142Compare →
Gabriella CharterCharter · enrollment unverified4.8K–80.7 mi400Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
#34 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

Clifford Street Elementary Math & Technology Magnet is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clifford Street Elementary Math & Technology Magnet

Clifford Street Elementary Math & Technology Magnet is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 131 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #293 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clifford Street Elementary Math & Technology Magnet

What grades does Clifford Street Elementary Math & Technology Magnet serve?

Clifford Street Elementary Math & Technology Magnet serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Clifford Street Elementary Math & Technology Magnet?

Clifford Street Elementary Math & Technology Magnet has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clifford Street Elementary Math & Technology Magnet?

The student-teacher ratio at Clifford Street Elementary Math & Technology Magnet is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clifford Street Elementary Math & Technology Magnet rank in CA?

Clifford Street Elementary Math & Technology Magnet ranks #293 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Clifford Street Elementary Math & Technology Magnet's MySchoolScout rating?

Clifford Street Elementary Math & Technology Magnet has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Clifford Street Elementary Math & Technology Magnet?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clifford Street Elementary Math & Technology Magnet has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Clifford Street Elementary Math & Technology Magnet a charter school?

No, Clifford Street Elementary Math & Technology Magnet is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Clifford Street Elementary Math & Technology Magnet a Title I school?

No, Clifford Street Elementary Math & Technology Magnet is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clifford Street Elementary Math & Technology Magnet?

52.7% of students at Clifford Street Elementary Math & Technology Magnet 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
131
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.3%
Area population (ZIP 90039)
28,572
Area average commute
29.9 min
Area median age
40.6
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 90039; 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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