Alvarado Elementary

Alvarado Elementary

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
1900 E 21st St,  Signal Hill, CA
Long Beach Unified School District
5.0
4.1
362 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Lucy Salazar
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
47%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
16
Full Time Teachers
16
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.7%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
26.1%
State Average
17.9%
Science
8.9%
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.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
734:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Hispanic
49.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
27.7%
Black
12.1%
White
5.9%
Two or more races
4.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 Alum
7/11/2024
My childhood years at this elementary school was the best years of my life. I had amazing life changing teachers who deeply cared for not only my education but my well-being and happiness. I was able to figure out my hobbies and talent at this school as it provided opportunities. Most of the staffs I knew were very sweet and definitely did their job well. I learned so much and felt very loved at the school. There's one teacher who I had a very close bond with and really connected with. I try to keep in contact with her still and everyday I thank her for being the best teacher I ever had. I would really recommend this elementary school to others.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 8 Reviews
3.0 parent
5/29/2019
I held Alvarado at a high standard. Unfortunately that is not the case any longer. We have a daughter with a learning disabilities. This is her final year and sadly the process in her transition to middle school was handled VERY POORLY. There was NO COMMUNICATION in regards to a major change that wi...
2.0 parent
6/23/2014
I used to brag toall I know about Alvarado Elementary, but not anymore. Firstly, the teachers, Ms.Becky, the nurse, are all amazing, and Dr. Geithman, principal from previous years , whom is no longer there, was superb. He really cared about the kids, was always visible, helpful, and helped the scho...
3.0 parent
2/1/2013
I have no rating as have not gone there yet--may be going in the Fall...just wanted to let people know on the LBUSD web site, this school shows API of '8' in 201o' and '7' in 2011...doesn't say what 2012 was yet. So don't know why a '6' on this site? Seems that maybe this site is not always updated....
5.0 parent
10/3/2010
My post is already submitted prior to this vote.

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Alvarado Elementary is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Signal Hill, CA, in the Signal Hill neighborhood, and is served by the Long Beach Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 362 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Alvarado Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $878,015. Discover additional schools in the area, like Browning High School, Educational Partnership High School, Long Beach Polytechnic High School, and more. Learn more about what Signal Hill has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Alvarado Elementary.

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