Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts

2300 W. Seventh St.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts 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 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (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
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
431 students
This chart displays total students of Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts 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)
#8477 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts 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.
19%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts 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.
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
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22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
(21-22)
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
(21-22)
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
(21-22)
94%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
(21-22)
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
(21-22)
3%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts 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
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
(21-22)
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts 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)
98%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts 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)
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts 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 Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts's ranking?
Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts is ranked #8477 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts?
431 students attend Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts offer ?
Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts part of?
Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts located?
Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts is located in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 40 other public schools located in Westlake.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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