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#4128 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 43% in state
One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
405 East 122nd St., Los Angeles, CA 90061
Enrollment
598
Student-Teacher
19.9:1
Score
6.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
598
Student-Teacher
19.9:1
Score
6.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#4,128 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#314 of 563
public schools
In district
#437 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary
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About One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary
One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary serves approximately 598 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,128 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.7 · Average
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
Score Breakdown
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One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary — Students at One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
94.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.8/10.
How One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary Compares
See how One Hundred Twenty-second 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
405 East 122nd St., Los Angeles, CA 90061
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. One Hundred Ninth Street Elementary (rated 6.2/10, 1.1 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is One Hundred Sixteenth Street Elementary (rated 5.5/10, 0.6 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, LOS ANGELES ADVENTIST ACADEMY (rated 5.4/10, 0.6 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90061 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$60,114
Median Home Value
$576,400
Median Rent
$1,498/mo
Population
28,478
College Educated
12.3%
Homeownership
36.9%
Avg Commute
30.5 min
Poverty Rate
24%
Median Age
32.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary
What grades does One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary serve?
One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary?
One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 598 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at One Hundred Twenty-second Street 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 One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary rank in CA?
One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary ranks #4,128 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary a charter school?
No, One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary a Title I school?
No, One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary?
94.5% of students at One Hundred Twenty-second 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 598
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 94.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (323) 757-8117
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #437 of 769
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