Excellent
#1574 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 17% in state
Gil Garcetti Learning Academy
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
612 West 68th St., Los Angeles, CA 90044
- Math 40% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gil Garcetti Learning Academy score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2018, reaching 41% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
99%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gil Garcetti Learning Academy 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 71Very Walkable
- Transit 64Good Transit
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
- 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
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and SciEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| St Raphael Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 249 | Compare → |
| St. Raphael ElementaryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Sixty-first Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 616 | 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.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #178 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
Gil Garcetti Learning Academy is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gil Garcetti Learning Academy
Gil Garcetti Learning Academy is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 513 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,574 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gil Garcetti Learning Academy
What grades does Gil Garcetti Learning Academy serve?
Gil Garcetti Learning Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Gil Garcetti Learning Academy?
Gil Garcetti Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 513 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gil Garcetti Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gil Garcetti Learning Academy is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gil Garcetti Learning Academy rank in CA?
Gil Garcetti Learning Academy ranks #1,574 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Gil Garcetti Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Gil Garcetti Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Gil Garcetti Learning Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gil Garcetti Learning Academy has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gil Garcetti Learning Academy a charter school?
No, Gil Garcetti Learning Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gil Garcetti Learning Academy a Title I school?
No, Gil Garcetti Learning Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gil Garcetti Learning Academy?
99.0% of students at Gil Garcetti Learning 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
- 513
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.8%
- Phone
- (323) 753-2133
- Area population (ZIP 90044)
- 95,859
- Area average commute
- 34.4 min
- Area median age
- 32
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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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