Short Avenue Elementary School

12814 Maxella Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Short Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Short Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
310 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Short Avenue Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

Short Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
This School
State Level (CA)
#2421 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Short Avenue Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Short 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.
55-59%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Short 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.
50-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Short 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)
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Short Avenue 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)
3%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Short Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
(21-22)
45%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Short 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)
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Short 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)
26%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Short 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)
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Short Avenue Elementary School 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)
16%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Short 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 Short 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)
47%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Short 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)
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Short 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 Short Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Short Avenue Elementary School is ranked #2421 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Short Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Short Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ocean Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Short Avenue Elementary School?
310 students attend Short Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Short Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Short Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Short Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Short Avenue Elementary School part of?
Short Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Short Avenue Elementary School located?
Short Avenue Elementary School is located in the Del Rey neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 5 other public schools located in Del Rey.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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