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Gates Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, California, serving 470 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked 909 out of 1,560 districts in the state.
Gates Street Elementary has a unique racial composition, with a significant shift from the 2020-2021 school year to the 2022-2023 school year. While the school previously had a majority Hispanic student population, the 2022-2023 data shows 0% of students in any racial category, indicating a lack of detailed racial data or a change in reporting. Academically, the school's performance is mixed, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy lower than the district and state averages, but stronger performance in Mathematics, outpacing the district and state in some grade levels. However, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.4% in 2017-2018 to 33.7% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district and state.
When comparing Gates Street Elementary to nearby schools, some interesting patterns emerge. Multnomah Street Elementary, just 0.8 miles away, outperforms Gates Street Elementary in both English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics. Similarly, Albion Street Elementary, 0.85 miles away, also demonstrates stronger academic performance. In contrast, Hillside Elementary, 0.97 miles away, has lower proficiency rates than Gates Street Elementary. These performance differences suggest that factors beyond just geographic proximity, such as school leadership, teaching quality, and resource allocation, may play a significant role in shaping academic outcomes.
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