Excellent
#218 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 2% in state
Glen Alta Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3410 Sierra St., Los Angeles, CA 90031
- Math 42% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Glen Alta Elementary score 45% 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 9 points since 2018, reaching 46% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (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
97.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Glen Alta Elementary 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 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 27Somewhat 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
$62,119
Median home value
$758,500
Median rent
$1,487/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
31.4%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90031; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Drive ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 276 | Compare → |
| Latona Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 172 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Guadalupe School-rose HillsPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 84 | Compare → |
| Hillside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 101 | 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
- #25 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
Glen Alta Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Glen Alta Elementary
Glen Alta Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 116 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #218 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glen Alta Elementary
What grades does Glen Alta Elementary serve?
Glen Alta Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Glen Alta Elementary?
Glen Alta Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 116 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Alta Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen Alta Elementary is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Glen Alta Elementary rank in CA?
Glen Alta Elementary ranks #218 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Glen Alta Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Glen Alta Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Glen Alta Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Glen Alta Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Glen Alta Elementary a charter school?
No, Glen Alta Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Glen Alta Elementary a Title I school?
No, Glen Alta Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glen Alta Elementary?
97.4% of students at Glen Alta 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
- 116
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.2%
- Phone
- (323) 223-1195
- Area population (ZIP 90031)
- 36,881
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 90031; 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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