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#6944 of 9,539 schools in CA
John W. Mack Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
3020 South Catalina St., Los Angeles, CA 90007
Enrollment
268
Student-Teacher
15.8:1
Score
5.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
268
Student-Teacher
15.8:1
Score
5.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#6,944 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#475 of 563
public schools
In district
#688 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
9.1 / 10
Excellent
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About John W. Mack Elementary
John W. Mack Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. John W.
Mack Elementary serves approximately 268 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. John W. Mack Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #6,944 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for John W. Mack Elementary show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.2 · Average
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
47% of students at John W. Mack Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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John W. Mack Elementary — Students at John W. Mack Elementary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
96.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.8/10.
How John W. Mack Elementary Compares
See how John W. Mack Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
3020 South Catalina St., Los Angeles, CA 90007
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering John W. Mack Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Camino Nuevo Elementary #3 (rated 7.9/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center (rated 7.7/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, STEM Preparatory Elementary (rated 7.3/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90007 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$36,032
Median Home Value
$852,900
Median Rent
$1,480/mo
Population
39,253
College Educated
28.6%
Homeownership
10.4%
Avg Commute
29.6 min
Poverty Rate
38.7%
Median Age
25.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about John W. Mack Elementary
What grades does John W. Mack Elementary serve?
John W. Mack Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend John W. Mack Elementary?
John W. Mack Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 268 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John W. Mack Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John W. Mack Elementary is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John W. Mack Elementary rank in CA?
John W. Mack Elementary ranks #6,944 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is John W. Mack Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
John W. Mack Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 John W. Mack Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John W. Mack Elementary has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is John W. Mack Elementary a charter school?
No, John W. Mack Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John W. Mack Elementary a Title I school?
No, John W. Mack Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John W. Mack Elementary?
96.3% of students at John W. Mack 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 268
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 96.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.4%
- Phone
- (323) 730-7620
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #688 of 769
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