Forty-Second Street Elementary School

Forty-Second Street Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
4231 4th Ave,  Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Unified School District
2.1
174 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Drusilla Hale
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
12%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
14
Full Time Teachers
14
Teachers in First or Second Year
36.4%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
9.4%
State Average
19.4%
Science
0%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
Black
60.9%
Hispanic
30.7%
Two or more races
2.3%
White
2.3%
Native American
<1%
Filipino
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.1 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/15/2022
Since the pandemic, 42nd street has improved vastly! There’s a new principal who is approachable, engaged, and committed to improving learning outcomes. He has also created new opportunities for students to engage in STEM learning and financial literacy, and he has helped 42nd street to become part...
teacher
6/10/2021
42nd Street is a wonderful school where your child can get a great education.
2.0 parent
11/13/2019
I don't know cause I wanted to send my kid there cause its close to my house until I heard about all the drama that goes on over there. The other comments say some of the same things I keep hearing.
1.0 other
11/11/2019
This school had a rich history of serving all students well. All staff was highly qualified and worked with the community to bring great opportunities to the school and the families enrolled. The past few years have been demonstrated the opposite. Some community members avoid the school and the stud...

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Forty-Second Street Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Los Angeles, CA and is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 174 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 12% are proficient in reading. Forty-Second Street Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,064,130. Discover additional schools in the area, like Iovine and Young Center, Crenshaw Science, Technology, Engineering, Math And Medicine Magnet, Whitney Young Continuation School, and more. Learn more about what Los Angeles has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Forty-Second Street Elementary School.

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