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Email BoardFlorence Griffith Joyner Elementary
1963 East 103rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90002-3123
Summary
Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 14th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 20.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
23.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 20.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 23.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 4,344/4,657 (7th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,692/4,657 (21st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 399 |
| Low-Income Students | 396 (99.5%) |
| English Learners | 110 (27.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.9 points from last year and rose 5.5 points over the full period. Math rose 2.1 points from last year and rose 9.1 points over the full period.
•Math +9.1 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 12.7% to 27.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 4,344 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
16.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 17.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed 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 28% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 8% to 8%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 21.2% to 26.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,692 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
14.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 21.3% 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 Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary compare within the district?
Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary is No. 417 in reading and No. 400 in math proficiency among the 424 K–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary rank in California?
Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary ranks No. 4,344 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,692 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 Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 414 in reading and No. 391 in math among 424 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 20.8% meet the reading standard and 23.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary is No. 187 in reading and No. 176 in math proficiency among the 193 K–5 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary is No. 761 in reading and No. 722 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Florence Griffith Joyner ElementaryThis school | 23.1% | 20.5% |
| Aldama Elementary | 41.3% | 47.3% |
| Alexandria Avenue Elementary | 59.0% | 54.0% |
