Below Average
#7964 of 9,539 schools in CA
Morningside Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · San Fernando, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
576 North Maclay Ave., San Fernando, CA 91340
- Math 19% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Morningside Elementary score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 23% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Morningside Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,568/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Fernando), 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
$79,124
Median home value
$624,900
Median rent
$1,740/mo
College educated
14.1%
Homeownership
64.7%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91340; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First United Methodist Church/glenoaks Christian Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| Glenoaks Christian ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 63 | Compare → |
| Vaughn Next Century Learning CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 2,738 | Compare → |
| Vista Del Valle Dual Language AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 398 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #740 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
Morningside Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Morningside Elementary
Morningside Elementary is a public elementary school in San Fernando, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 417 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,964 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Morningside Elementary
What grades does Morningside Elementary serve?
Morningside Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Morningside Elementary?
Morningside Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 417 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morningside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Morningside Elementary is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Morningside Elementary rank in CA?
Morningside Elementary ranks #7,964 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Morningside Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Morningside Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Morningside Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Morningside Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Morningside Elementary a charter school?
No, Morningside Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Morningside Elementary a Title I school?
No, Morningside Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Morningside Elementary?
93.3% of students at Morningside 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
- 417
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.2%
- Phone
- (818) 365-7181
- Area population (ZIP 91340)
- 33,750
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 91340; 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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