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#4335 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 45% in state
Utah Street Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
255 Gabriel Garcia Marquez St., Los Angeles, CA 90033
Enrollment
358
Student-Teacher
14.3:1
Score
6.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
358
Student-Teacher
14.3:1
Score
6.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#4,335 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#326 of 563
public schools
In district
#459 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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About Utah Street Elementary
Utah Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Utah Street Elementary serves approximately 358 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Utah Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,335 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Utah Street Elementary show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% 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
42% of students at Utah Street 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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Utah Street Elementary — Students at Utah Street Elementary score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
96.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 38 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: 5.5/10.
How Utah Street Elementary Compares
See how Utah Street 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
255 Gabriel Garcia Marquez St., Los Angeles, CA 90033
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Utah Street Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PUC Milagro Charter (rated 9.0/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Burbank), which scores notably higher. Another option is Puente Charter (rated 8.8/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Second Street Elementary (rated 7.7/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90033 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$56,001
Median Home Value
$669,500
Median Rent
$1,391/mo
Population
46,540
College Educated
14%
Homeownership
18.1%
Avg Commute
29.9 min
Poverty Rate
25.9%
Median Age
32.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Utah Street Elementary
What grades does Utah Street Elementary serve?
Utah Street Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Utah Street Elementary?
Utah Street Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 358 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Utah Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Utah Street Elementary is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Utah Street Elementary rank in CA?
Utah Street Elementary ranks #4,335 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Utah Street Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Utah Street 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 Utah Street Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Utah Street Elementary has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Utah Street Elementary a charter school?
No, Utah Street Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Utah Street Elementary a Title I school?
No, Utah Street Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Utah Street Elementary?
96.4% of students at Utah 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 358
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 96.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.9%
- Phone
- (323) 261-1171
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #459 of 769
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