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#2552 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 27% in state

Macarthur Park Elem Sch for the Visual and Perf Arts

Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA

A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2300 West Seventh St., Los Angeles, CA 90057

  • Math 24% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 30% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-0.8 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2024
TrendStable
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-23 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.8 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+6.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.9:1
District spending per student$22,687
Chronic Absenteeism20.8%

Students at Macarthur Park Elem Sch for the Visual and Perf Arts score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency24%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency30%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 12 points across the 13-year record (2012–2024) and has held near 27% recently.

Show all 9 years
2012
Math
57%
ELA
22%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
24%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
26%
ELA
23%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
26%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
26%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
19%
2024
Math
24%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)

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

98.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Macarthur Park Elem Sch for the Visual and Perf Arts 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 96Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 86Excellent Transit
  • Bike 75Very 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

$44,876

Median home value

$694,500

Median rent

$1,395/mo

College educated

23.2%

Homeownership

4.2%

Poverty rate

27.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90057; 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

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Hoover Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.5K–50.3 mi579Compare →
Camino Nuevo Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.0K–80.4 mi601Compare →
Rise Kohyang ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified5.8K–50.4 mi244Compare →

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
#282 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

Macarthur Park Elem Sch for the Visual and Perf Arts is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Macarthur Park Elem Sch for the Visual and Perf Arts

Macarthur Park Elem Sch for the Visual and Perf Arts is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 351 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,552 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Macarthur Park Elem Sch for the Visual and Perf Arts

What grades does Macarthur Park Elem Sch for the Visual and Perf Arts serve?

Macarthur Park Elem Sch for the Visual and Perf Arts serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Macarthur Park Elem Sch for the Visual and Perf Arts?

Macarthur Park Elem Sch for the Visual and Perf Arts has an enrollment of approximately 351 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Macarthur Park Elem Sch for the Visual and Perf Arts?

The student-teacher ratio at Macarthur Park Elem Sch for the Visual and Perf Arts is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Macarthur Park Elem Sch for the Visual and Perf Arts rank in CA?

Macarthur Park Elem Sch for the Visual and Perf Arts ranks #2,552 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Macarthur Park Elem Sch for the Visual and Perf Arts's MySchoolScout rating?

Macarthur Park Elem Sch for the Visual and Perf Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Macarthur Park Elem Sch for the Visual and Perf Arts?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Macarthur Park Elem Sch for the Visual and Perf Arts has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Is Macarthur Park Elem Sch for the Visual and Perf Arts a charter school?

No, Macarthur Park Elem Sch for the Visual and Perf Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Macarthur Park Elem Sch for the Visual and Perf Arts a Title I school?

No, Macarthur Park Elem Sch for the Visual and Perf Arts is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Macarthur Park Elem Sch for the Visual and Perf Arts?

98.6% of students at Macarthur Park Elem Sch for the Visual and Perf Arts 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
351
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.8%
Area population (ZIP 90057)
45,548
Area average commute
34.9 min
Area median age
34.7
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 90057; 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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