Bryson Avenue Elementary School

4470 Missouri Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Bryson Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bryson Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
700 students
This chart displays total students of Bryson Avenue Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Bryson Avenue Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

Bryson Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
This School
State Level (CA)
#1891 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bryson Avenue Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bryson Avenue 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.
57%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bryson Avenue 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.
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
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22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bryson Avenue 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)
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1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Bryson Avenue Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 1992-93 school year data.
Asian
(21-22)
n/a
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bryson Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 1998-99 school year data.
Hispanic
(21-22)
98%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bryson Avenue 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)
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bryson Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
(21-22)
1%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bryson Avenue 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%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bryson Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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This chart displays the diversity score of Bryson Avenue 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)
76%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bryson Avenue 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)
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bryson Avenue 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 Bryson Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Bryson Avenue Elementary School is ranked #1891 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bryson Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Bryson Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paseo Del Rey Fundamental by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bryson Avenue Elementary School?
700 students attend Bryson Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Bryson Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Bryson Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Bryson Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bryson Avenue Elementary School part of?
Bryson Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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