Below Average
#8104 of 9,539 schools in CA
Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center
School · Los Angeles Unified
1925 Budlong Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90007
Enrollment
83
Student-Teacher
7.5:1
Score
4.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 10th
Enrollment
83
Student-Teacher
7.5:1
Score
4.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 10th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#8,104 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#523 of 563
public schools
In district
#751 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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About Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center
Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center is a public school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Sophia T.
Salvin Special Education Center serves approximately 83 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-10th, and has a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,104 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.4 · Below Average
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 83 students, Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 7.5:1 students to teachers, Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
54% of students at Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center 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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Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center — Students at Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
91.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 18 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: 1.2/10.
How Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center Compares
See how Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1925 Budlong Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90007
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center may also want to explore other schools in the area. Twenty-Fourth Street Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Camino Nuevo Elementary #3 (rated 7.9/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle (rated 7.5/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. 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 90007 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$36,032
Median Home Value
$852,900
Median Rent
$1,480/mo
Population
39,253
College Educated
28.6%
Homeownership
10.4%
Avg Commute
29.6 min
Poverty Rate
38.7%
Median Age
25.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center
What grades does Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center serve?
Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 10th.
How many students attend Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center?
Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center rank in CA?
Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center ranks #8,104 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center a charter school?
No, Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center a Title I school?
No, Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center?
91.6% of students at Sophia T. Salvin Special Education 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 10th
- Enrollment
- 83
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.6%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.2%
- Phone
- (323) 731-0703
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #751 of 769
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