Limerick Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
660 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Limerick Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#3578 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)7%
12%
Hispanic
(21-22)84%
56%
Black
(21-22)3%
5%
White
(21-22)3%
21%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)3%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
90%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Limerick Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Limerick Avenue Elementary School is ranked #3578 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Limerick Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Limerick Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fullbright Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Limerick Avenue Elementary School?
660 students attend Limerick Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Limerick Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Limerick Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Limerick Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Limerick Avenue Elementary School part of?
Limerick Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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