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#6595 of 9,539 schools in CA
Fifty-ninth Street Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
5939 Second Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90043
- Math 30% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 20% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fifty-ninth Street Elementary score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 24% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fifty-ninth Street Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 57Good Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
$65,496
Median home value
$867,800
Median rent
$1,424/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
53.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90043; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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| Islah AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 84 | Compare → |
| Islah AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Marcus Garvey SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| Minds N Motion Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 0.3 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #643 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
Fifty-ninth Street Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fifty-ninth Street Elementary
Fifty-ninth Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 207 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #6,595 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fifty-ninth Street Elementary
What grades does Fifty-ninth Street Elementary serve?
Fifty-ninth Street Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Fifty-ninth Street Elementary?
Fifty-ninth Street Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 207 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fifty-ninth Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fifty-ninth Street Elementary is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fifty-ninth Street Elementary rank in CA?
Fifty-ninth Street Elementary ranks #6,595 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Fifty-ninth Street Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Fifty-ninth Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Fifty-ninth Street Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fifty-ninth Street Elementary has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Fifty-ninth Street Elementary a charter school?
No, Fifty-ninth Street Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fifty-ninth Street Elementary a Title I school?
No, Fifty-ninth Street Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fifty-ninth Street Elementary?
92.3% of students at Fifty-ninth Street 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
- 207
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.2%
- Phone
- (323) 294-5118
- Area population (ZIP 90043)
- 43,548
- Area average commute
- 36.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 90043; 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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