Excellent
#5 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 1% in state
Duff Language Magnet Academy
Elementary School · Garvey Elementary · Rosemead, CA
A Garvey Elementary elementary school where students score 45 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7830 Dorothy Ave., Rosemead, CA 91770
- Math 76% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Duff Language Magnet Academy score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 74% across the 3-year record (2022–2024).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 10 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Duff Language Magnet Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,868/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rosemead), 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
$73,757
Median home value
$712,700
Median rent
$1,740/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
51.1%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91770; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson (ralph Waldo) ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Sunshine Educational CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Esther's Nest Children's SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| St Anthony SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–7 | 0.6 mi | 159 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Garvey Elementary
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #1 of 11
- District spending per student
- $23,535NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Duff Language Magnet Academy is listed in Garvey Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Duff Language Magnet Academy
Duff Language Magnet Academy is a public elementary school in Rosemead, CA, part of Garvey Elementary, serving approximately 239 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 out of 10 and ranks #5 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Duff Language Magnet Academy
What grades does Duff Language Magnet Academy serve?
Duff Language Magnet Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Duff Language Magnet Academy?
Duff Language Magnet Academy has an enrollment of approximately 239 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duff Language Magnet Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Duff Language Magnet Academy is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Duff Language Magnet Academy rank in CA?
Duff Language Magnet Academy ranks #5 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Duff Language Magnet Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Duff Language Magnet Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 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 Duff Language Magnet Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Duff Language Magnet Academy has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Duff Language Magnet Academy a charter school?
No, Duff Language Magnet Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Duff Language Magnet Academy a Title I school?
No, Duff Language Magnet Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Duff Language Magnet Academy?
81.2% of students at Duff Language Magnet Academy 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
- 239
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.9%
- Phone
- (626) 927-5757
- Area population (ZIP 91770)
- 58,893
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 91770; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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