Very Good
#2331 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 24% in state
Harry Bridges Span
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Wilmington, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1235 Broad Ave., Wilmington, CA 90744
- Math 41% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harry Bridges Span score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 43% in 2024, across a 13-year record (2012–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harry Bridges Span 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 84Very Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 79Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fries Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| Gulf Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 665 | Compare → |
| George De La Torre Jr. ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 621 | Compare → |
| Ss Peter & Paul Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 148 | 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
- #256 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
Harry Bridges Span is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harry Bridges Span
Harry Bridges Span is a public elementary school in Wilmington, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 1,203 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,331 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harry Bridges Span
What grades does Harry Bridges Span serve?
Harry Bridges Span serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Harry Bridges Span?
Harry Bridges Span has an enrollment of approximately 1,203 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harry Bridges Span?
The student-teacher ratio at Harry Bridges Span is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harry Bridges Span rank in CA?
Harry Bridges Span ranks #2,331 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Harry Bridges Span's MySchoolScout rating?
Harry Bridges Span has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Harry Bridges Span?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harry Bridges Span has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Harry Bridges Span a charter school?
No, Harry Bridges Span is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harry Bridges Span a Title I school?
No, Harry Bridges Span is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harry Bridges Span?
90.4% of students at Harry Bridges Span 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
- 1,203
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.5%
- Phone
- (310) 522-5400
- Area population (ZIP 90744)
- 53,678
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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