Very Good
#3118 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 33% in state
Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
4410 Orchard Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90037
Enrollment
443
Student-Teacher
20.1:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
443
Student-Teacher
20.1:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#3,118 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#258 of 563
public schools
In district
#348 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
Academic growth
8.5 / 10
Excellent
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About Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary
Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary serves approximately 443 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,118 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary runs 20.1:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
40% of students at Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte 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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Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary — Students at Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
97.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 24 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: 8.5/10.
How Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary Compares
See how Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte 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
4410 Orchard Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90037
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Accelerated Charter Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center (rated 8.1/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, West Vernon Avenue Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90037 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$56,417
Median Home Value
$632,600
Median Rent
$1,438/mo
Population
67,895
College Educated
9.1%
Homeownership
23%
Avg Commute
35.2 min
Poverty Rate
26.3%
Median Age
33
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary
What grades does Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary serve?
Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary?
Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 443 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary rank in CA?
Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary ranks #3,118 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte 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 Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary a charter school?
No, Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary a Title I school?
No, Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary?
97.7% of students at Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 443
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 97.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.7%
- Phone
- (323) 235-8350
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #348 of 769
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