Melvin Avenue Elementary

Summary:

Melvin Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Reseda, California, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Los Angeles Unified school district. The school faces several challenges, including a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, declining academic performance, and high chronic absenteeism rates.

Melvin Avenue Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (76.52%) compared to nearby schools, which have a more diverse student population. The school consistently ranks in the bottom half of California elementary schools, with performance on standardized tests below the state and district averages. Chronic absenteeism has risen from 10.0% in 2017-2018 to 31.7% in 2022-2023, notably higher than the 28.4% to 37.3% range of nearby schools. Additionally, 90.63% of Melvin Avenue Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

Compared to nearby schools, Melvin Avenue Elementary's academic performance is generally lower, with lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. However, the nearby schools also face challenges, with several having high chronic absenteeism rates and high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The nearby Citizens of the World Charter School West Valley significantly outperforms Melvin Avenue Elementary and the other nearby public schools, suggesting that alternative educational models may be more effective in addressing the needs of the student population in this area.


Detail:

Public K-5

 7700 Melvin Ave.
       Reseda, CA  91335-2327


(818) 886-7171

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
3521st of 5,874 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,639 Help


Students who attend Melvin Avenue Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    John A. Sutter Middle
High:    Grover Cleveland Charter High
    Northridge Academy High
    Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  363

Racial breakdown:

Not Specified:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Melvin Avenue Elementary ranks worse than 59.9% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 266th among 487 ranked elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.71. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details 90.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Melvin Avenue Elementary is 18.1, which is the 84th best among 487 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Melvin Avenue Elementary is $12,639, which is the 151st highest among 487 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Melvin Avenue Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Melvin Avenue Elementary 3521st of 5874 California public elementary schools. (See Melvin Avenue Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 918th of 1563 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Melvin Avenue Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Melvin Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 48.73 2223rd 4809 53.8%
2005 57.10 1875th 4822 61.1%
2006 46.64 2355th 4818 51.1%
2007 49.74 2347th 5113 54.1%
2008 42.40 2813th 5113 45.0%
2009 47.29 2652nd 5193 48.9%
2010 29.09 3917th 5314 26.3%
2011 41.41 3144th 5377 41.5%
2012 30.21 3939th 5390 26.9%
2013 35.75 3620th 5530 34.5%
2015 45.47 2712th 5611 51.7%
2016 46.44 2686th 5614 52.2%
2017 26.09 4156th 5692 27.0%
2018 24.30 4291st 5662 24.2%
2019 20.49 4753rd 5789 17.9%
2022 28.09 4040th 5883 31.3%
2023 34.71 3521st 5874 40.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Melvin Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.44 3220th 3246 0.8%
2019 20.96 3126th 3275 4.5%
2022 37.88 1971st 3311 40.5%
2023 29.91 2541st 3250 21.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Melvin Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.76 3574th 5084 29.7%
2019 27.75 4048th 5173 21.7%
2022 39.26 3071st 5264 41.7%
2023 49.16 2424th 5374 54.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Melvin Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.00 3995th 5413 26.2%
2019 30.94 3759th 5492 31.6%
2022 31.80 3591st 5635 36.3%
2023 46.30 2618th 5617 53.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Melvin Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.45 4150th 5431 23.6%
2019 15.98 4982nd 5510 9.6%
2022 26.68 4074th 5663 28.1%
2023 24.48 4305th 5650 23.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Melvin Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.21 3671st 4830 24.0%
2019 23.81 4122nd 4963 16.9%
2022 37.80 3075th 5084 39.5%
2023 47.29 2404th 5098 52.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Melvin Avenue Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 268 17 54 185 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1989 273 21 62 195 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1990 234 25 85 218 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1991 248 54 66 197 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1992 233 45 63 209 1 n/a n/a 0 551
1993 206 32 62 213 2 n/a n/a 0 515
1994 191 28 72 259 6 n/a n/a 0 556
1995 187 24 58 294 2 n/a n/a 0 565
1996 187 24 58 294 2 n/a n/a 0 565
1997 184 49 72 367 4 n/a n/a 0 676
1998 156 45 79 371 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1999 151 59 81 386 1 n/a n/a 0 678
2000 130 44 75 405 0 n/a n/a 0 654
2001 126 43 78 413 5 n/a n/a 0 665
2002 136 34 100 408 4 n/a n/a 0 682
2003 136 34 100 408 4 n/a n/a 0 682
2004 114 26 103 437 9 n/a n/a 0 689
2005 121 34 101 446 5 n/a n/a 0 707
2006 110 32 104 426 2 n/a n/a 0 674
2007 84 29 85 453 0 n/a n/a 22 673
2008 54 31 87 478 1 n/a n/a 0 651
2009 50 30 84 484 1 1 22 0 672
2010 41 28 76 496 1 0 12 0 654
2011 39 17 73 417 4 2 1 0 553
2012 34 20 59 403 5 2 0 0 523
2013 30 25 49 370 2 0 0 0 476
2014 33 17 50 357 2 0 0 0 459
2015 27 15 43 326 0 0 3 0 414
2016 30 11 40 295 0 0 9 0 385
2017 24 13 36 307 0 0 12 0 392
2018 19 16 41 295 0 0 5 0 376
2019 22 18 45 310 0 0 1 0 396
2020 24 17 38 299 0 1 5 0 384
2021 23 14 38 279 0 1 3 0 358
2022 18 18 34 277 0 2 13 0 362
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 363 363

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Melvin Avenue Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 524 20.0 26.2 n/a
1989 551 21.0 26.2 n/a
1990 562 23.0 24.4 n/a
1991 565 25.0 22.6 n/a
1992 551 25.4 21.6 56.1
1993 515 20.0 25.8 58.3
1994 556 20.0 27.8 58.8
1995 565 20.0 28.3 49.7
1996 565 20.0 28.3 49.7
1997 676 28.0 24.1 69.2
1998 651 33.0 19.7 72.8
1999 678 35.0 19.4 75.1
2000 654 35.0 18.7 73.5
2001 665 37.0 18.0 75.2
2002 682 38.0 17.9 68.9
2003 682 38.0 17.9 68.9
2004 689 36.0 19.1 70.4
2005 707 36.0 19.6 70.6
2006 674 35.0 19.3 73
2007 673 36.0 18.7 76
2008 651 39.0 16.7 77.3
2009 672 34.0 18.2 74.1
2010 654 30.0 21.8 76.8
2011 553 n/a n/a 70.9
2012 523 22.0 23.7 n/a
2013 476 21.0 22.6 66
2014 459 20.5 22.3 84.5
2015 414 18.0 23.0 75.6
2016 385 17.0 22.6 82.6
2017 392 16.0 24.5 91.1
2018 376 17.0 22.1 93.1
2019 396 17.0 23.2 87.4
2020 384 n/a n/a 91.9
2021 358 17.0 21.0 90.5
2022 362 17.0 21.2 89
2023 363 20.0 18.1 90.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Melvin Avenue Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 524 20.0 26.2 n/a
1989 551 21.0 26.2 n/a
1990 562 23.0 24.4 n/a
1991 565 25.0 22.6 n/a
1992 551 25.4 21.6 56.1
1993 515 20.0 25.8 58.3
1994 556 20.0 27.8 58.8
1995 565 20.0 28.3 49.7
1996 565 20.0 28.3 49.7
1997 676 28.0 24.1 69.2
1998 651 33.0 19.7 72.8
1999 678 35.0 19.4 75.1
2000 654 35.0 18.7 73.5
2001 665 37.0 18.0 75.2
2002 682 38.0 17.9 68.9
2003 682 38.0 17.9 68.9
2004 689 36.0 19.1 70.4
2005 707 36.0 19.6 70.6
2006 674 35.0 19.3 73
2007 673 36.0 18.7 76
2008 651 39.0 16.7 77.3
2009 672 34.0 18.2 74.1
2010 654 30.0 21.8 76.8
2011 553 n/a n/a 70.9
2012 523 22.0 23.7 n/a
2013 476 21.0 22.6 66
2014 459 20.5 22.3 84.5
2015 414 18.0 23.0 75.6
2016 385 17.0 22.6 82.6
2017 392 16.0 24.5 91.1
2018 376 17.0 22.1 93.1
2019 396 17.0 23.2 87.4
2020 384 n/a n/a 91.9
2021 358 17.0 21.0 90.5
2022 362 17.0 21.2 89
2023 363 20.0 18.1 90.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Melvin Avenue Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201274.0%1.0%0.0%24.0%86.0%92.0%91.0%86.0%79.0%
201386.0%0.0%0.0%14.0%86.0%97.0%97.0%86.0%86.0%
201490.0%2.0%1.0%6.0%94.0%92.0%96.0%94.0%95.0%
201590.0%0.0%0.0%10.0%90.0%99.0%91.0%90.0%90.0%
201687.0%2.0%0.0%12.0%87.0%87.0%88.0%87.0%88.0%
201797.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201895.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%95.0%97.0%≥98.0%95.0%97.0%
201994.0%0.0%0.0%96.0%97.0%≥98.0%95.0%95.0%
202094.7%0.0%2.6%
202188.5%0.0%0.0%93.4%93.4%90.2%93.4%
202297.2%0.0%0.0%97.2%97.2%97.2%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Melvin Avenue Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,639

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Melvin Avenue Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4753rd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3521st of 5874 Elementary schools
 22.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Melvin Avenue Elementary)32.134.4
 2.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)42.940.1
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Melvin Avenue Elementary)3443.8
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)44.442.8
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Melvin Avenue Elementary)31.327.4
 3.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)43.439.9
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Melvin Avenue Elementary)21.937.1
 15.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)3837.6
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Melvin Avenue Elementary)32.137.5
 5.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)44.741.5
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Melvin Avenue Elementary)17.923.4
 5.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)31.130.5
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Melvin Avenue Elementary)19.614.1
 5.6%
   5th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)24.324.8
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students396363
 8.3%
African American180
 100%
American Indian00
Asian450
 100%
Hispanic3100
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White220
 100%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.4%90.6%
 3.3%


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Melvin Avenue Elementary ranks 3521st of 5874 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 363 students attended Melvin Avenue Elementary.

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