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607 North Westmoreland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004-2299
Summary
Dayton Heights Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 59th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 47.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 46.0% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 47.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 46.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,022/4,657 (57th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,780/4,657 (62nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 214 |
| Low-Income Students | 206 (96.7%) |
| English Learners | 82 (38.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.5 points from last year and fell 0.6 points over the full period. Math rose 3.5 points from last year and was unchanged over the full period.
•Math 0.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 26.7% to 62.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 44% 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
18.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 50.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 35.6% to 64.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 39% 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
20.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 51.8% 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 Dayton Heights Elementary compare within the district?
Dayton Heights Elementary is No. 161 in reading and tied for No. 162 in math proficiency among the 424 K–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Dayton Heights Elementary rank in California?
Dayton Heights Elementary ranks No. 2,022 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,780 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 Dayton Heights Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank tied for No. 137 in reading and No. 133 in math among 424 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 47.2% meet the reading standard and 45.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Dayton Heights Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
Dayton Heights Elementary is No. 63 in reading and tied for No. 60 in math proficiency among the 193 K–5 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does Dayton Heights Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Dayton Heights Elementary is tied for No. 366 in reading and tied for No. 343 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton Heights ElementaryThis school | 46.0% | 47.8% |
| Aldama Elementary | 41.3% | 47.3% |
| Alexandria Avenue Elementary | 59.0% | 54.0% |
