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#6067 of 9,539 schools in CA
Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
929 West 69th St., Los Angeles, CA 90044
- Math 13% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 20% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 16% in 2024, across a 13-year record (2012–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Transit 61Good Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,433
Median home value
$588,200
Median rent
$1,427/mo
College educated
11.1%
Homeownership
31.3%
Poverty rate
26.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90044; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Raphael Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 249 | Compare → |
| St. Raphael ElementaryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Gil Garcetti Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 513 | Compare → |
| Loren Miller ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 591 | 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
- #606 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
Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci
Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 491 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,067 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci
What grades does Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci serve?
Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci?
Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci has an enrollment of approximately 491 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci?
The student-teacher ratio at Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci rank in CA?
Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci ranks #6,067 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci's MySchoolScout rating?
Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci a charter school?
No, Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci a Title I school?
No, Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci?
96.3% of students at Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci 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
- 491
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.9%
- Phone
- (323) 565-3650
- Area population (ZIP 90044)
- 95,859
- Area average commute
- 34.4 min
- Area median age
- 32
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 90044; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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