Excellent
#719 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 8% in state
Judith F. Baca Arts Academy
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1536 East 89th St., Los Angeles, CA 90002
- Math 32% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Judith F. Baca Arts Academy score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 31% across the 15-year record (2010–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Judith F. Baca Arts 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 55Good Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,158
Median home value
$502,600
Median rent
$1,509/mo
College educated
8.1%
Homeownership
40.7%
Poverty rate
23.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90002; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninety-sixth Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 508 | Compare → |
| Russell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 743 | Compare → |
| Graham ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 551 | Compare → |
| Kipp Ignite AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.8 | K–4 | 0.6 mi | 442 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #105 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
Judith F. Baca Arts Academy is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Judith F. Baca Arts Academy
Judith F. Baca Arts Academy is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 534 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #719 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Judith F. Baca Arts Academy
What grades does Judith F. Baca Arts Academy serve?
Judith F. Baca Arts Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Judith F. Baca Arts Academy?
Judith F. Baca Arts Academy has an enrollment of approximately 534 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Judith F. Baca Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Judith F. Baca Arts Academy is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Judith F. Baca Arts Academy rank in CA?
Judith F. Baca Arts Academy ranks #719 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Judith F. Baca Arts Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Judith F. Baca Arts Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Judith F. Baca Arts Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Judith F. Baca Arts Academy has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Judith F. Baca Arts Academy a charter school?
No, Judith F. Baca Arts Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Judith F. Baca Arts Academy a Title I school?
No, Judith F. Baca Arts Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Judith F. Baca Arts Academy?
98.3% of students at Judith F. Baca Arts 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
- 534
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.8%
- Phone
- (323) 826-3560
- Area population (ZIP 90002)
- 52,735
- Area average commute
- 35 min
- Area median age
- 30.7
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 90002; 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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