Arlington Heights Elementary School

1717 Seventh Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Arlington Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
290 students
This chart displays total students of Arlington Heights Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Arlington Heights Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

Arlington Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
This School
State Level (CA)
#8919 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Arlington Heights Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arlington Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arlington Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Arlington Heights Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
(21-22)
n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)
n/a
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Arlington Heights Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
(21-22)
90%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Arlington Heights Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
(21-22)
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Arlington Heights Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
(21-22)
1%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Arlington Heights Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
(21-22)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)
1%
5%
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Arlington Heights Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
97%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Arlington Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arlington Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arlington Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Arlington Heights Elementary School is ranked #8919 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Arlington Heights Elementary School?
290 students attend Arlington Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Arlington Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Arlington Heights Elementary School offer ?
Arlington Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Arlington Heights Elementary School part of?
Arlington Heights Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Arlington Heights Elementary School located?
Arlington Heights Elementary School is located in the Arlington Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 6 other public schools located in Arlington Heights.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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