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#6439 of 9,539 schools in CA
San Miguel Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · South Gate, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9801 San Miguel Ave., South Gate, CA 90280
- Math 32% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at San Miguel Elementary score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where San Miguel 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 83Very Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,146/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Gate), 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
$71,379
Median home value
$608,500
Median rent
$1,471/mo
College educated
11.5%
Homeownership
44.4%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90280; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 737 | Compare → |
| Victoria Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 283 | Compare → |
| San Gabriel Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 473 | Compare → |
| Aspire Firestone Academy CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 348 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #636 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
San Miguel Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About San Miguel Elementary
San Miguel Elementary is a public elementary school in South Gate, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 672 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #6,439 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about San Miguel Elementary
What grades does San Miguel Elementary serve?
San Miguel Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend San Miguel Elementary?
San Miguel Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 672 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Miguel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at San Miguel Elementary is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does San Miguel Elementary rank in CA?
San Miguel Elementary ranks #6,439 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is San Miguel Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
San Miguel Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 San Miguel Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, San Miguel Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is San Miguel Elementary a charter school?
No, San Miguel Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is San Miguel Elementary a Title I school?
No, San Miguel Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for San Miguel Elementary?
93.0% of students at San Miguel 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
- 672
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.0%
- Phone
- (323) 567-0511
- Area population (ZIP 90280)
- 91,719
- Area average commute
- 32.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 90280; 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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