George De La Torre Jr. Elementary

George De La Torre Jr. Elementary

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
500 Island Ave,  Wilmington, CA
Los Angeles Unified School District
3.5
638 Students
C
Niche Grade
As one of the newer schools in Wilmington, George De La Torre Jr. Elementary serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade with a focus on developing students’ character for years to come. George De La Torre Jr. Elementary has a science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics, or STEAM, curriculum. The school’s STEAM Lab is a centralized place on campus where students can experiment with hands-on learning. Each year, the STEAM Lab opens its doors for a STEAM Fair where students can showcase their work to families and members of the community. The arts are also highly valued at George De La Torre Jr. Elementary. The campus is full of colorful displays of art, from student-created murals to art adorning the hallways. Visual arts, performing arts and dance are just some of the arts-based programs available to students. About 620 students attend this public school each year. Its namesake, George De La Torre Jr., a renowned business owner, grew up in Wilmington and became the area’s most well-known benefactor.

School Details

Head of School
Katherine Durke
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
26%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
4%

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
3
Equity
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Test Scores

Math
4.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
0.8%
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
621:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.5%
Female
44.5%
Hispanic
95.3%
Black
1.9%
White
1.9%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 6 Reviews
4.0 parent
11/21/2013
At George De la Torre things are changing their is more supervision on campus in the morning and those volunteers that greet you in the entrance are 100% dedicated to the school this showed me that the principal is right on track keep it up...proud to say my children attend George De La Torre...teac...
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4.0 parent
10/21/2013
This school has a great principal in charege the office staff has improved after a couple of yeards teachers seem to be very dedicated to their students, parent center could use some help they need more unity
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4.0 parent
8/15/2013
This school has caring teachers who go out of their way to help struggling students improve, a great principal, and an excellent parent center.
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1.0 parent
10/12/2011
This school lacks a good leader and a better administration. Parents are often discouarge from participating due to the poor attitude of the front office staff.
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