Playa Del Rey Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Playa Del Rey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
242 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Playa Del Rey Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#1192 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)7%
12%
Hispanic
(21-22)48%
56%
Black
(21-22)11%
5%
White
(21-22)18%
21%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)16%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
34%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Playa Del Rey Elementary School's ranking?
Playa Del Rey Elementary School is ranked #1192 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Playa Del Rey Elementary School?
242 students attend Playa Del Rey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Playa Del Rey Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Asian.
What grades does Playa Del Rey Elementary School offer ?
Playa Del Rey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Playa Del Rey Elementary School part of?
Playa Del Rey Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Playa Del Rey Elementary School located?
Playa Del Rey Elementary School is located in the Playa Vista neighborhood of Culver City, CA.
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