South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts vs. Taper Avenue Elementary School
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School Overview
School
South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts
2060 W. 35th St.
San Pedro, CA 90732
San Pedro, CA 90732
Rating
: 8/
Top 30%10
Overview
South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts 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 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
Taper 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 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
415 students
687 students
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![This chart displays total students of Taper Avenue Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Taper Avenue Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/9000/9111/taper-avenue-elementary-school-chart-bwSrbNz.png)
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
32 teachers
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2363 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#2398 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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![This chart displays the overall school rank of Taper Avenue Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Taper Avenue Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/9000/9111/taper-avenue-elementary-school-chart-nhYjh9.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
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![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Taper 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. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Taper 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.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/9000/9111/taper-avenue-elementary-school-chart-MLwNNJ.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
56%
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![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Taper 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. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Taper 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.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/9000/9111/taper-avenue-elementary-school-chart-lpJp8D.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35-39%
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
1%
9%
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% Hispanic
54%
57%
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% Black
6%
7%
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% White
29%
21%
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% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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% Two or more races
9%
6%
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![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Taper 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. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Taper 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.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/9000/9111/taper-avenue-elementary-school-chart-Yxswnh.png)
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![This chart displays the diversity score of Taper Avenue Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Taper Avenue Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/9000/9111/taper-avenue-elementary-school-chart-YxFjcZ.png)
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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