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#5287 of 9,539 schools in CA
Middleton Street Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Huntington Park, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6537 Malabar St., Huntington Park, CA 90255
- Math 35% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Middleton Street Elementary score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2018, reaching 36% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Middleton Street 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 95Walker's Paradise
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,841/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Huntington Park), 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
$61,376
Median home value
$562,600
Median rent
$1,443/mo
College educated
8.8%
Homeownership
30.1%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90255; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton Primary CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–1 | 0.1 mi | 196 | Compare → |
| Kipp Comienza Community PrepCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 1,058 | Compare → |
| Aspire Junior Collegiate AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.8 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Aspire Titan AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.3 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 321 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #552 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
Middleton Street Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Middleton Street Elementary
Middleton Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Huntington Park, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 635 students in grades 1st-6th with a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,287 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Middleton Street Elementary
What grades does Middleton Street Elementary serve?
Middleton Street Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 6th.
How many students attend Middleton Street Elementary?
Middleton Street Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 635 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middleton Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Middleton Street Elementary is 24.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Middleton Street Elementary rank in CA?
Middleton Street Elementary ranks #5,287 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Middleton Street Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Middleton Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Middleton Street Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Middleton Street Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Middleton Street Elementary a charter school?
No, Middleton Street Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Middleton Street Elementary a Title I school?
No, Middleton Street Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Middleton Street Elementary?
98.3% of students at Middleton 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 6th
- Enrollment
- 635
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.9%
- Phone
- (323) 582-6387
- Area population (ZIP 90255)
- 70,363
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
Official sources & links
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 90255; 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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