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419 West 98th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90003-3916
Summary
Charles W. Barrett Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 34th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 32.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is holding steady.
Math is weaker: 32.5% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 32.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 32.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,362/4,657 (28th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,786/4,657 (40th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 473 |
| Low-Income Students | 467 (99.2%) |
| English Learners | 160 (34.0%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.4 points from last year and rose 0.1 points over the full period. Math rose 8.5 points from last year and fell 0.7 points over the full period.
•Math -0.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 24.6% to 44.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,362 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 37.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 34% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 25% to 25%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 31.8% to 32.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,786 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
14.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 33.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Charles W. Barrett Elementary compare within the district?
Charles W. Barrett Elementary is No. 332 in reading and No. 311 in math proficiency among the 424 K–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Charles W. Barrett Elementary rank in California?
Charles W. Barrett Elementary ranks No. 3,362 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,786 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Charles W. Barrett Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 329 in reading and No. 305 in math among 424 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 32.3% meet the reading standard and 31.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Charles W. Barrett Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
Charles W. Barrett Elementary is No. 136 in reading and No. 121 in math proficiency among the 193 K–5 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does Charles W. Barrett Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Charles W. Barrett Elementary is No. 623 in reading and tied for No. 578 in math proficiency among the 780 K–5 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Charles W. Barrett ElementaryThis school | 32.5% | 32.9% |
| Aldama Elementary | 41.3% | 47.3% |
| Alexandria Avenue Elementary | 59.0% | 54.0% |
