Below Average
#7421 of 9,539 schools in CA
Richard Riordan Primary Center
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5531 Monte Vista St., Los Angeles, CA 90042
- Math 46% vs CA 41% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Richard Riordan Primary Center score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 26 points since 2022, to 49% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 6 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Richard Riordan Primary Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 93Walker's Paradise
- Transit 63Good Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Angeles), 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
$94,401
Median home value
$940,600
Median rent
$1,853/mo
College educated
40.4%
Homeownership
46.5%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Vista Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 196 | Compare → |
| St. Ignatius of Loyola ElementaryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 103 | Compare → |
| Aldama ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Bushnell Way ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 159 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #717 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
Richard Riordan Primary Center is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richard Riordan Primary Center
Richard Riordan Primary Center is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 146 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,421 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richard Riordan Primary Center
What grades does Richard Riordan Primary Center serve?
Richard Riordan Primary Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Richard Riordan Primary Center?
Richard Riordan Primary Center has an enrollment of approximately 146 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Riordan Primary Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Riordan Primary Center is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richard Riordan Primary Center rank in CA?
Richard Riordan Primary Center ranks #7,421 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Richard Riordan Primary Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Richard Riordan Primary Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Richard Riordan Primary Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richard Riordan Primary Center has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Richard Riordan Primary Center a charter school?
No, Richard Riordan Primary Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richard Riordan Primary Center a Title I school?
No, Richard Riordan Primary Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richard Riordan Primary Center?
84.2% of students at Richard Riordan Primary Center 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
- 146
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.7%
- Phone
- (323) 551-6822
- Area population (ZIP 90042)
- 58,344
- Area average commute
- 32.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 90042; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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