Florence Griffith Joyner 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
391 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#9512 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)n/a
12%
Hispanic
(21-22)70%
56%
Black
(21-22)19%
5%
White
(21-22)4%
21%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)7%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
99%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary School's ranking?
Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary School is ranked #9512 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary School often compared to?
Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Weigand Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary School?
391 students attend Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are White.
What grades does Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary School offer ?
Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary School part of?
Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary School located?
Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary School is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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