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#2776 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 29% in state

Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy

High School · Los Angeles Unified · Huntington Park, CA

A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6361 Cottage St., Huntington Park, CA 90255

  • Math 16% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 68% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-1.66 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-12 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12.4 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+20.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation28.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.2:1
District spending per student$22,687
Chronic Absenteeism25.5%

Students at Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency16%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency68%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 42% in 2024, across a 13-year record (2012–2024).

Show all 11 years
2012
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
16%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

93.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra 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 76Very Walkable
  • Transit 61Good Transit
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • 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

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
28.4% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics2sports offered
0 boys'·2 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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
Linda Esperanza Marquez High a Hntngtn Park Inst of Appl MedEnrollment path unverified9.19–120.0 mi728Compare →
Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social JusticeEnrollment path unverified6.19–120.0 mi591Compare →
Alliance Collins Family College-ready HighCharter · enrollment unverified8.59–120.4 mi618Compare →
Renuevo Leadership AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated6–120.6 mi28Compare →

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
#315 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 B Libra Academy is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy

Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy is a public high school in Huntington Park, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 644 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,776 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy

What grades does Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy serve?

Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy?

Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy has an enrollment of approximately 644 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy is 22.2:1. 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 B Libra Academy rank in CA?

Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy ranks #2,776 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 B Libra Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Is Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy a charter school?

No, Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy a Title I school?

No, Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy?

93.3% of students at Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
644
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.5%
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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