Manchester Avenue Elementary School

661 W. 87th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Manchester Avenue 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 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-6
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
606 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Manchester Avenue Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

Manchester 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)
#5981 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Manchester Avenue Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Manchester 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.
31%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Manchester 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.
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
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22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Manchester 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)
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1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Manchester Avenue Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Asian
(21-22)
n/a
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Manchester Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 1998-99 school year data.
Hispanic
(21-22)
79%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Manchester 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)
18%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Manchester Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
(21-22)
1%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Manchester 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)
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Manchester Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Manchester 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)
97%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Manchester 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)
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Manchester 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 Manchester Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Manchester Avenue Elementary School is ranked #5981 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Manchester Avenue Elementary School?
606 students attend Manchester Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Manchester Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Manchester Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Manchester Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Manchester Avenue Elementary School part of?
Manchester Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Manchester Avenue Elementary School located?
Manchester Avenue 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-6
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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