Serving 443 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 443 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary School's ranking?
Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary School is ranked #8640 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary School?
443 students attend Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary School?
Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary School offer ?
Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary School located?
Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary School is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 443 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
