Sixty-sixth Street Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
730 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Sixty-sixth Street Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#5363 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)n/a
12%
Hispanic
(21-22)92%
56%
Black
(21-22)7%
5%
White
(21-22)1%
21%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)n/a
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
95%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sixty-sixth Street Elementary School's ranking?
Sixty-sixth Street Elementary School is ranked #5363 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sixty-sixth Street Elementary School often compared to?
Sixty-sixth Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Western Avenue Technology Magnet, Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sixty-sixth Street Elementary School?
730 students attend Sixty-sixth Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Sixty-sixth Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Sixty-sixth Street Elementary School offer ?
Sixty-sixth Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sixty-sixth Street Elementary School part of?
Sixty-sixth Street Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Sixty-sixth Street Elementary School located?
Sixty-sixth Street Elementary School is located in the Florence neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 6 other public schools located in Florence.
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