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#5099 of 9,539 schools in CA
South Shores/csudh Visual and Performing Arts
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · San Pedro, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
2060 West 35th St., San Pedro, CA 90732
- Math 54% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Shores/csudh Visual and Performing Arts score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 55% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Shores/csudh Visual and Performing Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$118,658
Median home value
$785,000
Median rent
$2,523/mo
College educated
48.3%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90732; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Point ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Leland Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Seventh Street Elementary Arts Integration MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Mira Catalina ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 370 | 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.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #531 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
South Shores/csudh Visual and Performing Arts is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Shores/csudh Visual and Performing Arts
South Shores/csudh Visual and Performing Arts is a public elementary school in San Pedro, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 437 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,099 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Shores/csudh Visual and Performing Arts
What grades does South Shores/csudh Visual and Performing Arts serve?
South Shores/csudh Visual and Performing Arts serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend South Shores/csudh Visual and Performing Arts?
South Shores/csudh Visual and Performing Arts has an enrollment of approximately 437 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Shores/csudh Visual and Performing Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at South Shores/csudh Visual and Performing Arts is 24.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Shores/csudh Visual and Performing Arts rank in CA?
South Shores/csudh Visual and Performing Arts ranks #5,099 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is South Shores/csudh Visual and Performing Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
South Shores/csudh Visual and Performing Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 South Shores/csudh Visual and Performing Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Shores/csudh Visual and Performing Arts has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is South Shores/csudh Visual and Performing Arts a charter school?
No, South Shores/csudh Visual and Performing Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Shores/csudh Visual and Performing Arts a Title I school?
No, South Shores/csudh Visual and Performing Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Shores/csudh Visual and Performing Arts?
39.1% of students at South Shores/csudh Visual and Performing Arts 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
- 437
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.5%
- Phone
- (310) 832-6596
- Area population (ZIP 90732)
- 23,104
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 46.5
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 90732; 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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