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#2321 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 24% in state

Marvin Elementary

Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA

A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2411 Marvin Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90016

  • Math 48% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 46% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+2.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.9 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+24.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.8:1
District spending per student$22,687
Chronic Absenteeism32.1%

Students at Marvin Elementary score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency48%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency46%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2018, reaching 47% in 2024.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
53%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
46%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
53%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
46%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
29%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
41%
2024
Math
48%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

91.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Marvin Elementary 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 63Good Transit
  • Bike 64Bikeable
  • 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

$71,067

Median home value

$919,800

Median rent

$1,729/mo

College educated

31.9%

Homeownership

35.4%

Poverty rate

15.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90016; 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cienega ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.7K–50.6 mi408Compare →
City Kids LaPrivate · tuition6.7privateK–50.6 mi45Compare →
Play Mountain PlacePrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–50.7 mi48Compare →
Play Mountain PlacePrivate · tuition5.4privatePK–50.7 mi38Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Los Angeles Unified

Schools in district
785
Rank in district
#246 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

Marvin Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marvin Elementary

Marvin Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 520 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,321 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marvin Elementary

What grades does Marvin Elementary serve?

Marvin Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Marvin Elementary?

Marvin Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 520 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marvin Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Marvin Elementary is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marvin Elementary rank in CA?

Marvin Elementary ranks #2,321 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Marvin Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Marvin Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Marvin Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marvin Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Marvin Elementary a charter school?

No, Marvin Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Marvin Elementary a Title I school?

No, Marvin Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marvin Elementary?

91.7% of students at Marvin 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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
520
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.1%
Area population (ZIP 90016)
46,102
Area average commute
33.2 min
Area median age
35.9
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 90016; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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