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#4333 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 45% in state
Tweedy Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
9724 Pinehurst Ave., South Gate, CA 90280
Enrollment
443
Student-Teacher
17.7:1
Score
6.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
443
Student-Teacher
17.7:1
Score
6.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#4,333 of 9,539
In South Gate
#15 of 25
public schools
In district
#457 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
9.1 / 10
Excellent
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About Tweedy Elementary
Tweedy Elementary is a public elementary school in South Gate, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Tweedy Elementary serves approximately 443 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Tweedy Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,333 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Tweedy Elementary show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.6 · Average
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
38% of students at Tweedy 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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Tweedy Elementary — Students at Tweedy Elementary score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
89.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 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: 5.3/10.
How Tweedy Elementary Compares
See how Tweedy 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
9724 Pinehurst Ave., South Gate, CA 90280
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Tweedy Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Bryson Avenue Elementary (rated 7.9/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Aspire Firestone Academy Charter (rated 7.7/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Oakland), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Washington Elementary (rated 7.3/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Lynwood), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in South Gate, see our South Gate schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90280 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,379
Median Home Value
$608,500
Median Rent
$1,471/mo
Population
91,719
College Educated
11.5%
Homeownership
44.4%
Avg Commute
32.4 min
Poverty Rate
13.2%
Median Age
35.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Tweedy Elementary
What grades does Tweedy Elementary serve?
Tweedy Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Tweedy Elementary?
Tweedy Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 443 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tweedy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tweedy Elementary is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tweedy Elementary rank in CA?
Tweedy Elementary ranks #4,333 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Tweedy Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Tweedy Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Tweedy Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tweedy Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Tweedy Elementary a charter school?
No, Tweedy Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tweedy Elementary a Title I school?
No, Tweedy Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tweedy Elementary?
89.2% of students at Tweedy 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
- 443
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 89.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.5%
- Phone
- (323) 568-2828
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #457 of 769
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