Melvin Avenue Elementary School

Melvin Avenue Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
7700 Melvin Ave,  Reseda, CA
Los Angeles Unified School District
3.9
362 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Danny Dixon
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
32%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
21
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.6%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
18.9%
State Average
19.4%
Science
8.1%
State Average
11.2%
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

Female
52%
Male
48%
Hispanic
78.9%
Asian
7.9%
White
3.7%
Black
2.6%
Two or more races
1.3%
Filipino
1.3%
Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/31/2024
The principal, Mrs Hunter, and Mr. Bullis have made a positive and significant difference in this school’s atmosphere. They lead with passion and commitment to parents, teachers, an community. I would recommend this school because it’s focused on children’s emotional and academic well being.
5.0 parent
5/20/2023
Melvin is a great school with frat teachers. The staff support all the children and look out for their safety. The teachers have high expectations for student growth.
5.0 parent
3/11/2022
My son is in the Autism core class and Ms.Beals is his teacher. My son loves his teacher and I appreciate her patience and she truly cares about the students.
1.0 parent
11/25/2019
I am immensely disappoint in Melvin Elementary, the bullying is extreme. My child often gets bullied for being white. There is no diversity. Test scores are low and many children are unsupervised at home, which leads to greater issues in the school. The level of exposure these children have to many...

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Melvin Avenue Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Reseda, CA, in the Reseda neighborhood, and is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 362 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Melvin Avenue Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $808,634. Discover additional schools in the area, like John R. Wooden High School, Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies, William Tell Aggeler High School, and more. Learn more about what Reseda has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Melvin Avenue Elementary School.

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