Darby 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 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Darby Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
397 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Darby 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).
Overall Testing Rank
#1551 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)16%
12%
Hispanic
(21-22)50%
56%
Black
(21-22)5%
5%
White
(21-22)19%
21%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)10%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
41%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Darby Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Darby Avenue Elementary School is ranked #1551 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Darby Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Darby Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beckford Charter For Enriched Studies, Castlebay Lane Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Darby Avenue Elementary School?
397 students attend Darby Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Darby Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What grades does Darby Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Darby Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Darby Avenue Elementary School part of?
Darby Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 8/20/2012
Excellent! Great Principal and teachers
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