Excellent
#223 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 2% in state
Linda Esperanza Marquez High a Hntngtn Park Inst of Appl Med
High School · Los Angeles Unified · Huntington Park, CA
A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6361 Cottage St., Huntington Park, CA 90255
- Math 26% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Linda Esperanza Marquez High a Hntngtn Park Inst of Appl Med score 46% 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 9 points since 2019, to 46% in 2024, across a 13-year record (2012–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Linda Esperanza Marquez High a Hntngtn Park Inst of Appl Med sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Transit 61Good Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,841/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Huntington Park), 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
$61,376
Median home value
$562,600
Median rent
$1,443/mo
College educated
8.8%
Homeownership
30.1%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90255; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 644 | Compare → |
| Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social JusticeEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 591 | Compare → |
| Alliance Collins Family College-ready HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 618 | Compare → |
| Renuevo Leadership AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.6 mi | 28 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #30 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
Linda Esperanza Marquez High a Hntngtn Park Inst of Appl Med is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Linda Esperanza Marquez High a Hntngtn Park Inst of Appl Med
Linda Esperanza Marquez High a Hntngtn Park Inst of Appl Med is a public high school in Huntington Park, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 728 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #223 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Linda Esperanza Marquez High a Hntngtn Park Inst of Appl Med
What grades does Linda Esperanza Marquez High a Hntngtn Park Inst of Appl Med serve?
Linda Esperanza Marquez High a Hntngtn Park Inst of Appl Med serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Linda Esperanza Marquez High a Hntngtn Park Inst of Appl Med?
Linda Esperanza Marquez High a Hntngtn Park Inst of Appl Med has an enrollment of approximately 728 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linda Esperanza Marquez High a Hntngtn Park Inst of Appl Med?
The student-teacher ratio at Linda Esperanza Marquez High a Hntngtn Park Inst of Appl Med is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Linda Esperanza Marquez High a Hntngtn Park Inst of Appl Med rank in CA?
Linda Esperanza Marquez High a Hntngtn Park Inst of Appl Med ranks #223 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Linda Esperanza Marquez High a Hntngtn Park Inst of Appl Med's MySchoolScout rating?
Linda Esperanza Marquez High a Hntngtn Park Inst of Appl Med 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 Linda Esperanza Marquez High a Hntngtn Park Inst of Appl Med?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Linda Esperanza Marquez High a Hntngtn Park Inst of Appl Med has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Linda Esperanza Marquez High a Hntngtn Park Inst of Appl Med a charter school?
No, Linda Esperanza Marquez High a Hntngtn Park Inst of Appl Med is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Linda Esperanza Marquez High a Hntngtn Park Inst of Appl Med a Title I school?
No, Linda Esperanza Marquez High a Hntngtn Park Inst of Appl Med is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Linda Esperanza Marquez High a Hntngtn Park Inst of Appl Med?
91.2% of students at Linda Esperanza Marquez High a Hntngtn Park Inst of Appl Med 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 728
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.9%
- Phone
- (323) 584-3800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 90255)
- 70,363
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 90255; 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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