Excellent
#383 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 4% in state
Melrose Avenue Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
731 North Detroit St., Los Angeles, CA 90046
Enrollment
450
Student-Teacher
25:1
Score
8.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
450
Student-Teacher
25:1
Score
8.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#383 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#47 of 563
public schools
In district
#55 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
Equity
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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About Melrose Avenue Elementary
Melrose Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Melrose Avenue Elementary serves approximately 450 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 25:1 student-teacher ratio. Melrose Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #383 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Melrose Avenue Elementary show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 8.9 · Excellent
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Melrose Avenue Elementary runs 25:1 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.
Score Breakdown
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Melrose Avenue Elementary — Students at Melrose Avenue Elementary score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
43.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 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: 9.0/10.
How Melrose Avenue Elementary Compares
See how Melrose Avenue 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
731 North Detroit St., Los Angeles, CA 90046
Nearby Alternatives
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Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90046 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$94,259
Median Home Value
$1,411,500
Median Rent
$2,204/mo
Population
48,905
College Educated
63.4%
Homeownership
23.3%
Avg Commute
29.6 min
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Median Age
38.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Melrose Avenue Elementary
What grades does Melrose Avenue Elementary serve?
Melrose Avenue Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Melrose Avenue Elementary?
Melrose Avenue Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 450 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melrose Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Melrose Avenue Elementary is 25:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Melrose Avenue Elementary rank in CA?
Melrose Avenue Elementary ranks #383 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Melrose Avenue Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Melrose Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Melrose Avenue Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Melrose Avenue Elementary has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Melrose Avenue Elementary a charter school?
No, Melrose Avenue Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Melrose Avenue Elementary a Title I school?
No, Melrose Avenue Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Melrose Avenue Elementary?
43.6% of students at Melrose Avenue 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 450
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 43.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (323) 938-6275
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #55 of 769
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