Below Average
#7970 of 9,539 schools in CA
George De La Torre Jr. Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Wilmington, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
500 North Island Ave., Wilmington, CA 90744
- Math 19% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at George De La Torre Jr. Elementary score 21% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 21% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where George De La Torre Jr. Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 89Very Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 88Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,440
Median home value
$596,100
Median rent
$1,426/mo
College educated
9.4%
Homeownership
35.8%
Poverty rate
19%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90744; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ss Peter & Paul Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 148 | Compare → |
| Sts. Peter and Paul SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 156 | Compare → |
| Hawaiian Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 479 | Compare → |
| Fries Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 330 | Compare → |
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
- #746 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
George De La Torre Jr. Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George De La Torre Jr. Elementary
George De La Torre Jr. Elementary is a public elementary school in Wilmington, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 621 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,970 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George De La Torre Jr. Elementary
What grades does George De La Torre Jr. Elementary serve?
George De La Torre Jr. Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend George De La Torre Jr. Elementary?
George De La Torre Jr. Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 621 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George De La Torre Jr. Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at George De La Torre Jr. Elementary is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George De La Torre Jr. Elementary rank in CA?
George De La Torre Jr. Elementary ranks #7,970 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is George De La Torre Jr. Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
George De La Torre Jr. Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 George De La Torre Jr. Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George De La Torre Jr. Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is George De La Torre Jr. Elementary a charter school?
No, George De La Torre Jr. Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George De La Torre Jr. Elementary a Title I school?
No, George De La Torre Jr. Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George De La Torre Jr. Elementary?
97.7% of students at George De La Torre Jr. 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 621
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.7%
- Phone
- (310) 847-1400
- Area population (ZIP 90744)
- 53,678
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
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 90744; 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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