Very Good
#3307 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 35% in state
Michelle Obama Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Panorama City, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
8150 North Cedros Ave., Panorama City, CA 91402
- Math 19% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 23% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Michelle Obama Elementary score 21% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 21% in 2024, across a 13-year record (2012–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 27% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Michelle Obama 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 78Very Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,369
Median home value
$586,500
Median rent
$1,607/mo
College educated
18.8%
Homeownership
34.4%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91402; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noble Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 692 | Compare → |
| Panorama City ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 466 | Compare → |
| Burton Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| St Genevieve Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 463 | Compare → |
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
- #366 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
Michelle Obama Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Michelle Obama Elementary
Michelle Obama Elementary is a public elementary school in Panorama City, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 556 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,307 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Michelle Obama Elementary
What grades does Michelle Obama Elementary serve?
Michelle Obama Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Michelle Obama Elementary?
Michelle Obama Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 556 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Michelle Obama Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Michelle Obama Elementary is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Michelle Obama Elementary rank in CA?
Michelle Obama Elementary ranks #3,307 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Michelle Obama Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Michelle Obama Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Michelle Obama Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Michelle Obama Elementary has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Michelle Obama Elementary a charter school?
No, Michelle Obama Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Michelle Obama Elementary a Title I school?
No, Michelle Obama Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Michelle Obama Elementary?
97.3% of students at Michelle Obama 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
- 556
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.2%
- Phone
- (818) 778-5425
- Area population (ZIP 91402)
- 66,710
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
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 91402; 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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