Maywood Elementary School

5200 Cudahy Ave.
Maywood, CA 90270
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Maywood Elementary School ranks in the top 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 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
476 students
This chart displays total students of Maywood Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Maywood Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

Maywood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
This School
State Level (CA)
#3551 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Maywood Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Maywood 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.
48%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maywood 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.
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
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22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Maywood 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)
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Maywood Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
(21-22)
n/a
12%
Hispanic
(21-22)
98%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Maywood 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%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Maywood Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
(21-22)
2%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Maywood 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 Maywood 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)
91%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Maywood 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)
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maywood 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 Maywood Elementary School's ranking?
Maywood Elementary School is ranked #3551 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Maywood Elementary School?
476 students attend Maywood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Maywood Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Maywood Elementary School offer ?
Maywood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Maywood Elementary School part of?
Maywood Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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