Very Good
#2135 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 22% in state
Sixty-sixth Street Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6600 South San Pedro St., Los Angeles, CA 90003
- Math 41% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sixty-sixth Street Elementary score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2018, reaching 41% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sixty-sixth Street 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 62Good Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- 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
$54,781
Median home value
$547,600
Median rent
$1,515/mo
College educated
7.1%
Homeownership
26.6%
Poverty rate
26.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90003; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Columbkille Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| St. Columbkille ElementaryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| Aspire Inskeep Academy CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Aspire Juanita Tate Academy CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 332 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #228 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
Sixty-sixth Street Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sixty-sixth Street Elementary
Sixty-sixth Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 698 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,135 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sixty-sixth Street Elementary
What grades does Sixty-sixth Street Elementary serve?
Sixty-sixth Street Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Sixty-sixth Street Elementary?
Sixty-sixth Street Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 698 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sixty-sixth Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sixty-sixth Street Elementary is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sixty-sixth Street Elementary rank in CA?
Sixty-sixth Street Elementary ranks #2,135 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sixty-sixth Street Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sixty-sixth Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Sixty-sixth Street Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sixty-sixth Street Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sixty-sixth Street Elementary a charter school?
No, Sixty-sixth Street Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sixty-sixth Street Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sixty-sixth Street Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sixty-sixth Street Elementary?
98.3% of students at Sixty-sixth 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 698
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.8%
- Phone
- (323) 753-1589
- Area population (ZIP 90003)
- 71,708
- Area average commute
- 36.5 min
- Area median age
- 30.3
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 90003; 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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