Excellent
#714 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 8% in state
Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4865 East First St., Los Angeles, CA 90022
- Math 52% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2018, reaching 52% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Morris K. Hamasaki 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 71Very Walkable
- Transit 69Good Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,829
Median home value
$603,500
Median rent
$1,407/mo
College educated
9.6%
Homeownership
33.1%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90022; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Iluminar AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–4 | 0.2 mi | 601 | Compare → |
| Arts in Action Community CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 383 | Compare → |
| Brooklyn AvenueEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 505 | Compare → |
| Robert Hill Lane ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 264 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #100 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
Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary
Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 340 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #714 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary
What grades does Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary serve?
Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary?
Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 340 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary rank in CA?
Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary ranks #714 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary a charter school?
No, Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary a Title I school?
No, Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary?
94.4% of students at Morris K. Hamasaki 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
- 340
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.5%
- Phone
- (323) 263-3869
- Area population (ZIP 90022)
- 61,638
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 90022; 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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