Very Good
#2868 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 30% in state
Stem Preparatory Elementary
Elementary School · Stem Preparatory Elementary District · Los Angeles, CA
A charter elementary school in Los Angeles, CA where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1374 West 35th St., Los Angeles, CA 90007
- Math 23% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stem Preparatory Elementary score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 29% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stem Preparatory Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Transit 63Good Transit
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,032
Median home value
$852,900
Median rent
$1,480/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
10.4%
Poverty rate
38.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90007; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenicia B. Weemes ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| John W. Mack ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 268 | Compare → |
| Foshay Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,624 | Compare → |
| Leadership & Public Service Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 672 | 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.
Stem Preparatory Elementary District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,705NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Stem Preparatory Elementary is listed in STEM Preparatory Elementary District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stem Preparatory Elementary
Stem Preparatory Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Stem Preparatory Elementary District, serving approximately 319 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,868 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stem Preparatory Elementary
What grades does Stem Preparatory Elementary serve?
Stem Preparatory Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Stem Preparatory Elementary?
Stem Preparatory Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 319 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stem Preparatory Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stem Preparatory Elementary is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stem Preparatory Elementary rank in CA?
Stem Preparatory Elementary ranks #2,868 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Stem Preparatory Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Stem Preparatory Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Stem Preparatory Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stem Preparatory Elementary has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Stem Preparatory Elementary a charter school?
Yes, Stem Preparatory Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Stem Preparatory Elementary a Title I school?
No, Stem Preparatory Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stem Preparatory Elementary?
87.5% of students at Stem Preparatory 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
- 319
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.1%
- Phone
- (323) 998-0950
- Area population (ZIP 90007)
- 39,253
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 25.5
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 90007; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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