Serving 351 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts's student population of 351 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts 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 Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts is 0.12, 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
#8477 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
94%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
2%
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
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts's ranking?
Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts is ranked #8477 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts?
351 students attend Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts?
Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts offer ?
Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts part of?
Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts located?
Macarthur Park Elementary Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts is located in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 40 other public schools located in Westlake.
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