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950 West Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90015-3312
Summary
Downtown Value is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 43rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 42.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 24.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 42.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 24.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 898/1,734 (48th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,067/1,735 (39th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 395 |
| Low-Income Students | 374 (95.4%) |
| English Learners | 129 (32.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 13.0 points from last year and rose 13.7 points over the full period. Math fell 1.2 points from last year and rose 8.6 points over the full period.
•Math +8.6 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 17.2% to 54.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 898 of 1,734 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
9.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 39.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•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 15.8% to 32.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,067 of 1,735 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 6.6 points ahead in math. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
15.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 18.2% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 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 Downtown Value compare within the district?
Downtown Value is No. 28 in reading and No. 40 in math proficiency among the 49 K–8 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Downtown Value rank in California?
Downtown Value ranks No. 898 of 1,734 in reading and No. 1,067 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Downtown Value compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 26 in reading and No. 40 in math among 49 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 41.6% meet the reading standard and 24.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Downtown Value compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
Downtown Value is No. 17 in reading and No. 27 in math proficiency among the 33 K–8 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does Downtown Value compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Downtown Value is No. 88 in reading and No. 111 in math proficiency among the 145 K–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown ValueThis school | 24.5% | 42.1% |
| Accelerated | 25.7% | 35.5% |
| Arroyo Seco Museum Science | 58.0% | 65.1% |
