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#7711 of 9,539 schools in CA

Hobart Boulevard Elementary

Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA

A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

980 South Hobart Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90006

  • Math 20% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 26% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-25.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.4 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+3.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.2:1
District spending per student$22,687
Chronic Absenteeism31.9%

Students at Hobart Boulevard Elementary score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency20%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency26%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 23% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
51%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
51%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
29%
2015
Math
23%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
29%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
29%
2024
Math
20%
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

96.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hobart Boulevard 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 97Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 72Excellent 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

$49,847

Median home value

$841,900

Median rent

$1,396/mo

College educated

22.1%

Homeownership

10.1%

Poverty rate

24.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90006; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Vista Horizon Global AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.9K–50.0 mi141Compare →
Los Angeles ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.7K–50.3 mi436Compare →
Mariposa-nabi Primary CenterEnrollment path unverified7.1K–20.3 mi92Compare →
Ambassador School-global EducationEnrollment path unverified5.0K–50.6 mi317Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Los Angeles Unified

Schools in district
785
Rank in district
#727 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

Hobart Boulevard Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hobart Boulevard Elementary

Hobart Boulevard Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 414 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #7,711 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hobart Boulevard Elementary

What grades does Hobart Boulevard Elementary serve?

Hobart Boulevard Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Hobart Boulevard Elementary?

Hobart Boulevard Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hobart Boulevard Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Hobart Boulevard Elementary is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hobart Boulevard Elementary rank in CA?

Hobart Boulevard Elementary ranks #7,711 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Hobart Boulevard Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Hobart Boulevard Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Hobart Boulevard Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hobart Boulevard Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hobart Boulevard Elementary a charter school?

No, Hobart Boulevard Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hobart Boulevard Elementary a Title I school?

No, Hobart Boulevard Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hobart Boulevard Elementary?

96.9% of students at Hobart Boulevard 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 – 5th
Enrollment
414
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.9%
Area population (ZIP 90006)
55,192
Area average commute
34 min
Area median age
36.8
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 90006; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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