Melrose Avenue Elementary School

Melrose Avenue Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
731 N Detroit St,  Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Unified School District
4.5
440 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mathew Needleman
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Math Proficiency
70%
Reading Proficiency
74%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
70%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
18
Full Time Teachers
18
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.7%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
45.1%
State Average
17.9%
Science
30.6%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
54.8%
Female
45.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
33.8%
White
26%
Hispanic
23.6%
Two or more races
11%
Black
5.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#56 Niche Standout ES in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 49 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/30/2025
My daugther went to this school since kinder and is now in 4th grade and my son is in 1st grade currently. My kids love to go to school, yes there are here and there negative feedback from other parents regarding some teachers. But I don't believe there's a perfect school anywhere in the world, at l...
4.0 parent
3/1/2025
My child has been attending Melrose Elementary since kindergarten and is now in 2nd grade. Although we had some challenges in the beginning the school was open to my recommendations and did their best to accommodate my child's special needs. The family community is very engaged, their buddy program...
2.0 parent
12/12/2024
The reviews are biased. I’m sorry. I’ve talked to too many parents who will attest to their experience with Melrose. You can’t hide the truth behind fake reviews. Melrose is catered to certain demographics and if you are not that, you will feel it. Your child will as well. It’s no coincidence that p...
5.0 parent
11/29/2024
We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Melrose for both Kindergarten and 1st grade. The teachers are incredibly warm, patient, and make learning so fun and engaging for the students. My child has blossomed in this nurturing environment, gaining confidence and developing a love for school. The...

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