Serving 405 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Melvin Avenue 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 405 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Melvin Avenue 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 Melvin Avenue Elementary School is 0.40, 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Melvin Avenue Elementary School?
405 students attend Melvin Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Melvin Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Melvin Avenue Elementary School?
Melvin Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Melvin Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Melvin Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Melvin Avenue Elementary School part of?
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Melvin Avenue Elementary School is Sven Lokrantz Special Education Center (0.5 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 405 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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