Heliotrope Avenue Elementary School

5911 Woodlawn Ave.
Maywood, CA 90270
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Heliotrope Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (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
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
507 students
This chart displays total students of Heliotrope Avenue Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Heliotrope Avenue Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

Heliotrope Avenue 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)
#4982 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Heliotrope Avenue Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Heliotrope 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.
39%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Heliotrope 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.
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Heliotrope 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)
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Heliotrope Avenue Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
(21-22)
n/a
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Heliotrope Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 1992-93 school year data.
Hispanic
(21-22)
98%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Heliotrope 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%
White
(21-22)
1%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Heliotrope 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)
n/a
5%
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Heliotrope 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)
89%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Heliotrope 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)
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Heliotrope 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 Heliotrope Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Heliotrope Avenue Elementary School is ranked #4982 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Heliotrope Avenue Elementary School?
507 students attend Heliotrope Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Heliotrope Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Heliotrope Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Heliotrope Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Heliotrope Avenue Elementary School part of?
Heliotrope Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

School Reviews

5   3/17/2009
We were recognized for our acheivement by the city and media. You can upload a video on you tube. Just search for Heliotrope Academic Carnival Channel 62. We have also won many trophies for our involvement and dedication to sports. We also work very close with our parents. They are much part of the school as the teachers and administration.
- Posted by Teacher - angel

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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