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Best Schools in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA has 10 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 3 elementary) serving 7,345 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in Downtown Los Angeles greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
The top high schools in Downtown Los Angeles, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. School Of Business And Tourism At Contreras Learning Complex
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 404 Students
2. Edward R. Roybal Learning Center
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1112 Students
3. Santee Education Complex
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1753 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
The top middle schools in Downtown Los Angeles, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hollenbeck Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1007 Students
2. John Adams Middle
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 736 Students
3. Sal Castro Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 329 Students
4. John H. Liechty Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 851 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
The top elementary schools in Downtown Los Angeles, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Castelar Street Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 584 Students
2. Norwood Street Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 324 Students
3. Ninth Street Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 245 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA has a total population of 9,453 with 11% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
121.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
27.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
94.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
How many schools are in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA?
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 7,345 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown Los Angeles perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Downtown Los Angeles score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Downtown Los Angeles greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown Los Angeles?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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