Very Good
#3106 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 33% in state
Ninety-ninth Street Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
9900 South Wadsworth Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90002
Enrollment
499
Student-Teacher
20.8:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
499
Student-Teacher
20.8:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#3,106 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#253 of 563
public schools
In district
#336 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
Equity
8.3 / 10
Excellent
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About Ninety-ninth Street Elementary
Ninety-ninth Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Ninety-ninth Street Elementary serves approximately 499 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Ninety-ninth Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,106 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Ninety-ninth Street Elementary show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Ninety-ninth Street Elementary runs 20.8:1 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.
40% of students at Ninety-ninth Street Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Ninety-ninth Street Elementary — Students at Ninety-ninth Street Elementary score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
95.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 34 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: 6.4/10.
How Ninety-ninth Street Elementary Compares
See how Ninety-ninth Street 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
9900 South Wadsworth Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90002
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ninety-ninth Street Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Judith F. Baca Arts Academy (rated 8.6/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Compton Avenue Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Russell Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90002 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$56,158
Median Home Value
$502,600
Median Rent
$1,509/mo
Population
52,735
College Educated
8.1%
Homeownership
40.7%
Avg Commute
35 min
Poverty Rate
23.4%
Median Age
30.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ninety-ninth Street Elementary
What grades does Ninety-ninth Street Elementary serve?
Ninety-ninth Street Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Ninety-ninth Street Elementary?
Ninety-ninth Street Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 499 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ninety-ninth Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ninety-ninth Street Elementary is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ninety-ninth Street Elementary rank in CA?
Ninety-ninth Street Elementary ranks #3,106 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ninety-ninth Street Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ninety-ninth Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Ninety-ninth Street Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ninety-ninth Street Elementary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ninety-ninth Street Elementary a charter school?
No, Ninety-ninth Street Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ninety-ninth Street Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ninety-ninth Street Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ninety-ninth Street Elementary?
95.6% of students at Ninety-ninth 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 499
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 95.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.5%
- Phone
- (323) 564-2677
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #336 of 769
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