Excellent
#1271 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 13% in state
Sixth Avenue Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
3109 Sixth Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90018
Enrollment
338
Student-Teacher
19.9:1
Score
8.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
338
Student-Teacher
19.9:1
Score
8.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#1,271 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#120 of 563
public schools
In district
#149 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
Academic growth
8.8 / 10
Excellent
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About Sixth Avenue Elementary
Sixth Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Sixth Avenue Elementary serves approximately 338 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Sixth Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,271 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Sixth Avenue Elementary show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 8.2 · Excellent
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
44% of students at Sixth Avenue 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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Sixth Avenue Elementary — Students at Sixth Avenue Elementary score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
89.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 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: 8.8/10.
How Sixth Avenue Elementary Compares
See how Sixth Avenue 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
3109 Sixth Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90018
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sixth Avenue Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Global Education Academy 2 (rated 9.5/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Carson-Gore Academy of Environmental Studies (rated 8.1/10, 0.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences (rated 7.7/10, 0.5 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90018 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$63,671
Median Home Value
$886,800
Median Rent
$1,512/mo
Population
48,812
College Educated
24.4%
Homeownership
32.1%
Avg Commute
34.6 min
Poverty Rate
19.2%
Median Age
37.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sixth Avenue Elementary
What grades does Sixth Avenue Elementary serve?
Sixth Avenue Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sixth Avenue Elementary?
Sixth Avenue Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sixth Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sixth Avenue 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 Sixth Avenue Elementary rank in CA?
Sixth Avenue Elementary ranks #1,271 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sixth Avenue Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sixth Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Sixth Avenue Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sixth Avenue Elementary has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sixth Avenue Elementary a charter school?
No, Sixth Avenue Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sixth Avenue Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sixth Avenue Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sixth Avenue Elementary?
89.9% of students at Sixth Avenue 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
- 338
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 89.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.4%
- Phone
- (323) 733-9107
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #149 of 769
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