Serving 698 students in grades Kindergarten-6, 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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 698 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- 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
Sixty-sixth Street Elementary School's student population of 698 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
698 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
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).
The diversity score of Sixty-sixth Street Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
91%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
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?
698 students attend Sixty-sixth Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Sixty-sixth Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sixty-sixth Street Elementary School?
Sixty-sixth Street Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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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