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.
George De La Torre Jr. Elementary
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
500 Island Ave,
Wilmington, CA
Los Angeles Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Katherine Durke
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
26%
Niche Grade
C
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
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
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
4.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
0.8%
State Average
9.9%
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
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...
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
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.
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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List Price Range
$509K - $1.8M
Homes For Sale
20
Average Home Value
$707,319
Median Lot Size
5,662 Sq Ft
% Renters
62%
Household Income
$76,449
% of College Grads
8.1%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
1,304 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
77.2%
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