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Email BoardMarguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary
4410 Orchard Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90037-3018
Summary
Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 27th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 32.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 25.8% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 32.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 25.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,392/4,657 (27th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,423/4,657 (27th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 449 |
| Low-Income Students | 433 (97.7%) |
| English Learners | 214 (48.3%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 8.7 points from last year and rose 12.1 points over the full period. Math rose 9.2 points from last year and rose 11.6 points over the full period.
•Math +11.6 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 29.9% to 34.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,392 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
16.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 28.3% 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
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 27% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 19% to 19%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 22.0% to 28.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,423 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
16.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 20.0% 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 Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary compare within the district?
Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary is No. 337 in reading and No. 381 in math proficiency among the 424 K–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary rank in California?
Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary ranks No. 3,392 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,423 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 Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 331 in reading and No. 370 in math among 424 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 32.2% meet the reading standard and 26.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary is No. 138 in reading and No. 164 in math proficiency among the 193 K–5 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary is No. 629 in reading and No. 692 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte ElementaryThis school | 25.8% | 32.5% |
| Aldama Elementary | 41.3% | 47.3% |
| Alexandria Avenue Elementary | 59.0% | 54.0% |
