Skip to main content

Excellent

#296 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 3% in state

Dahlia Heights Elementary

Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA

A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5063 Floristan Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90041

  • Math 65% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 79% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data12
Annual Change+0.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency65.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency78.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+19.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+35.9 pts
Overall Proficiency72% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+11.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio24.8:1
District spending per student$22,687
Chronic Absenteeism12.1%

Students at Dahlia Heights Elementary score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency65%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency79%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2018, reaching 72% in 2024.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
69%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
69%
2022
Math
64%
ELA
77%
2024
Math
65%
ELA
79%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

24.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Dahlia Heights 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 85Very Walkable
  • Transit 44Some Transit
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,223/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$111,834

Median home value

$1,135,200

Median rent

$1,797/mo

College educated

51.6%

Homeownership

53.3%

Poverty rate

9.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90041; 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
Eagle Rock Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK0.2 mi10Compare →
Rockdale Visual & Performing Arts MagnetEnrollment path unverified8.9K–60.5 mi316Compare →
St Dominic ElementaryPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–80.7 mi230Compare →
Eagle Rock ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.1K–60.8 mi763Compare →

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.

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
#37 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

Dahlia Heights Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dahlia Heights Elementary

Dahlia Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 397 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #296 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dahlia Heights Elementary

What grades does Dahlia Heights Elementary serve?

Dahlia Heights Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Dahlia Heights Elementary?

Dahlia Heights Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 397 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dahlia Heights Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Dahlia Heights Elementary is 24.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dahlia Heights Elementary rank in CA?

Dahlia Heights Elementary ranks #296 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Dahlia Heights Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Dahlia Heights Elementary 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 Dahlia Heights Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dahlia Heights Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Dahlia Heights Elementary a charter school?

No, Dahlia Heights Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dahlia Heights Elementary a Title I school?

No, Dahlia Heights Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dahlia Heights Elementary?

24.7% of students at Dahlia Heights 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 – 6th
Enrollment
397
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.1%
Area population (ZIP 90041)
27,351
Area average commute
29.5 min
Area median age
40.3
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 90041; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.