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816 West 51st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037-3603
Summary
Fifty-Second Street Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 20th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 23.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
27.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 23.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 27.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 4,191/4,657 (10th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,243/4,657 (30th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 606 |
| Low-Income Students | 594 (98.8%) |
| English Learners | 242 (40.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.8 points from last year and fell 2.7 points over the full period. Math rose 7.6 points from last year and rose 7.0 points over the full period.
•Math +7.0 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 11.2% to 31.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 4,191 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
5.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 21.5% 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
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 30% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 19% to 19%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 21.9% to 32.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,243 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
17.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 21.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose 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 Fifty-Second Street Elementary compare within the district?
Fifty-Second Street Elementary is No. 411 in reading and No. 371 in math proficiency among the 424 K–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Fifty-Second Street Elementary rank in California?
Fifty-Second Street Elementary ranks No. 4,191 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,243 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 Fifty-Second Street Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 406 in reading and No. 349 in math among 424 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 23.5% meet the reading standard and 28.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Fifty-Second Street Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
Fifty-Second Street Elementary is No. 182 in reading and No. 159 in math proficiency among the 193 K–5 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does Fifty-Second Street Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Fifty-Second Street Elementary is No. 750 in reading and No. 670 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fifty-Second Street ElementaryThis school | 27.7% | 23.0% |
| Aldama Elementary | 41.3% | 47.3% |
| Alexandria Avenue Elementary | 59.0% | 54.0% |
