Very Good
#3105 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 33% in state
Malabar Street Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
3200 East Malabar St., Los Angeles, CA 90063
Enrollment
420
Student-Teacher
19.1:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
420
Student-Teacher
19.1:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#3,105 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#252 of 563
public schools
In district
#335 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
8.7 / 10
Excellent
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About Malabar Street Elementary
Malabar Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Malabar Street Elementary serves approximately 420 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Malabar Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,105 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Malabar Street Elementary show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
37% of students at Malabar Street 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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Malabar Street Elementary — Students at Malabar Street Elementary score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
97.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 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: 6.4/10.
How Malabar Street Elementary Compares
See how Malabar Street Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
3200 East Malabar St., Los Angeles, CA 90063
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Malabar Street Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Belvedere Elementary (rated 7.2/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Evergreen Avenue Elementary (rated 7.1/10, 0.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, William R. Anton Elementary (rated 7.0/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. 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 90063 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,725
Median Home Value
$619,100
Median Rent
$1,489/mo
Population
50,536
College Educated
12.8%
Homeownership
38.1%
Avg Commute
31.3 min
Poverty Rate
16.7%
Median Age
34
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- CompareMalabar Street Elementary vs Third Street ElementaryLos Angeles, CA Peer score 9.3/10 +2.1 vs Malabar Street Elementary
- CompareMalabar Street Elementary vs Charles H. Kim ElementaryLos Angeles, CA Peer score 8.5/10 +1.3 vs Malabar Street Elementary
- CompareMalabar Street Elementary vs Multnomah Street ElementaryLos Angeles, CA Peer score 8.3/10 +1.1 vs Malabar Street Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Malabar Street Elementary
What grades does Malabar Street Elementary serve?
Malabar Street Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Malabar Street Elementary?
Malabar Street Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 420 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Malabar Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Malabar Street Elementary is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Malabar Street Elementary rank in CA?
Malabar Street Elementary ranks #3,105 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Malabar Street Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Malabar Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Malabar Street Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Malabar Street Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Malabar Street Elementary a charter school?
No, Malabar Street Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Malabar Street Elementary a Title I school?
No, Malabar Street Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Malabar Street Elementary?
97.1% of students at Malabar Street 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 420
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 97.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.7%
- Phone
- (323) 261-1103
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #335 of 769
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