Micheltorena Street Elementary

Public K-5

 1511 Micheltorena St.
       Los Angeles, CA  90026-1621


(323) 661-2125

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1562nd of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,862 Help


Students who attend Micheltorena Street Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet
High:    John Marshall Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  20.0 Help
Number of students:  340

Racial breakdown:

Not Specified:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.1% Help


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Compare Details Micheltorena Street Elementary ranks better than 73.4% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 87th 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 70.28. (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 34.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Micheltorena Street Elementary is 20, which is the 231st 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 Micheltorena Street Elementary is $12,862, which is the 135th highest among 487 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Micheltorena Street Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Micheltorena Street Elementary 1562nd of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Micheltorena Street Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 909th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Micheltorena Street Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Micheltorena Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 22.94 3711th 4809 22.8%
2005 23.10 3757th 4822 22.1%
2006 27.96 3454th 4818 28.3%
2007 31.64 3452nd 5113 32.5%
2008 24.14 4040th 5113 21.0%
2009 12.64 4873rd 5193 6.2%
2010 15.50 4880th 5314 8.2%
2011 24.71 4354th 5377 19.0%
2012 23.71 4403rd 5390 18.3%
2013 27.62 4235th 5530 23.4%
2015 23.96 4229th 5611 24.6%
2016 42.59 2921st 5614 48.0%
2017 48.57 2628th 5692 53.8%
2018 59.07 2076th 5662 63.3%
2019 51.98 2494th 5789 56.9%
2022 67.61 1708th 5883 71.0%
2023 70.28 1556th 5848 73.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Micheltorena Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.70 2057th 5084 59.5%
2019 37.67 3296th 5173 36.3%
2022 49.93 2281st 5264 56.7%
2023 60.28 1724th 5355 67.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Micheltorena Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.71 1675th 5413 69.1%
2019 53.46 2303rd 5492 58.1%
2022 71.88 1445th 5635 74.4%
2023 75.65 1250th 5595 77.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Micheltorena Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 51.90 761st 2227 65.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Micheltorena Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.56 2473rd 5431 54.5%
2019 48.99 2508th 5510 54.5%
2022 57.79 2062nd 5663 63.6%
2023 61.15 1880th 5627 66.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Micheltorena Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.63 2316th 4830 52.0%
2019 36.74 3185th 4963 35.8%
2022 40.66 2851st 5084 43.9%
2023 61.76 1557th 5079 69.3%
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Rank History for White students at Micheltorena Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.16 510th 2737 81.4%
2019 85.15 267th 2834 90.6%
2022 82.32 362nd 2726 86.7%
2023 78.27 499th 2659 81.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Open Quote I am a parent of two children at Micheltorena, who have both been there since the first grade. This is a quiet, friendly neighborhood elementary school, a school where the office staff, teachers and kids really LIKE each other; you can see and feel it when you walk onto the campus. The principal is outstanding; she is always accessible to the parents and public when they have questions, concerns, or just want to discuss new ideas for the school.

The teachers are well credentialed and very experienced, as is described on their teacher pages on the school's website, http://www.micheltoren...; many of the teachers live local to the school and are active in the community. Next year, the school will implement the first year of its dual language program.

The school does not appear "great" when condensed into numbers and statistics on websites that focus on API scores; Micheltorena has roughly 25% of its student population as special needs / speical education students, many of them coming from surrounding school districts like Ivanhoe and Franklin. When the API score, which includes test scores from these special education kids, is compiled, many parents are turned off and assume that the the scores are due to poor academics. However, my children have excelled at the school with teachers that they love, who are willing to individualize their teaching plans to different students' needs. The parents of children in the gifted program also report that their children are challenged and provided with instruction that meets their needs as well.

The school has always focused on the arts, and at one time had the biggest elementary school orchestra in Los Angeles. It still has its orchestra which all children in grades 4th through 6th can participate in. Now the school is partnering with local arts organizations Silver Lake Conservatory of Music and Bluepalm, both who have supplemented the existing art curriculum with increased instruction and classes.

And with the school garden that is co-managed by Silver Lake Neighborhood Council members and is open to the community, the school has truly become a community center.

It is a wonderful experience to be a parent at this school. Come join us! Close Quote


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Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Open Quote Can't say enough good about this school. Especially the Kindergarten teacher Ms Markarian. My son loves his class and is excelling. Also the principle Ms Furfari is very supportive of the kids and parents. They have music classes with the Silverlake Conservatory of Music. It's awesome to see all these kids walking to school carrying instruments. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Micheltorena Street Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 36 24 145 593 1 n/a n/a 0 799
1989 26 19 131 548 1 n/a n/a 0 725
1990 18 9 105 556 1 n/a n/a 0 689
1991 9 16 98 618 2 n/a n/a 0 743
1992 13 18 104 641 2 n/a n/a 0 778
1993 14 7 110 636 2 n/a n/a 0 769
1994 8 13 81 641 4 n/a n/a 0 747
1995 13 19 64 576 3 n/a n/a 0 675
1996 13 19 64 576 3 n/a n/a 0 675
1997 12 22 44 589 5 n/a n/a 0 672
1998 9 20 43 635 3 n/a n/a 0 710
1999 12 15 45 609 2 n/a n/a 0 683
2000 8 15 41 621 1 n/a n/a 0 686
2001 4 13 38 607 2 n/a n/a 0 664
2002 2 7 41 509 2 n/a n/a 0 561
2003 2 7 41 509 2 n/a n/a 0 561
2004 4 7 43 533 2 n/a n/a 0 589
2005 5 6 44 511 2 n/a n/a 0 568
2006 9 9 32 450 3 n/a n/a 0 503
2007 5 5 33 403 2 n/a n/a 0 448
2008 5 6 38 361 2 n/a n/a 0 412
2009 9 6 36 359 2 1 0 0 413
2010 9 5 30 328 0 2 1 0 375
2011 18 4 28 279 0 0 1 0 330
2012 20 7 18 229 1 0 3 0 278
2013 31 8 11 236 10 0 0 0 296
2014 55 9 15 230 0 2 0 0 311
2015 71 13 14 220 1 2 7 0 328
2016 91 10 17 226 1 2 15 0 362
2017 112 10 20 227 1 2 19 0 391
2018 117 9 21 232 1 2 22 0 404
2019 133 17 21 212 1 2 2 0 388
2020 145 7 15 207 1 0 33 0 408
2021 142 7 11 197 0 0 28 0 385
2022 112 6 15 176 0 0 28 0 337
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 340 340

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

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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 Micheltorena Street Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 799 34.0 23.5 n/a
1989 725 31.0 23.3 n/a
1990 689 33.0 20.8 n/a
1991 743 31.0 23.9 n/a
1992 778 31.5 24.6 91.6
1993 769 32.0 24.0 92.5
1994 747 28.0 26.7 93.4
1995 675 27.5 24.5 93.6
1996 675 27.5 24.5 93.6
1997 672 31.0 21.7 94.9
1998 710 32.5 21.8 94.9
1999 683 39.0 17.5 94.9
2000 686 37.0 18.5 97.7
2001 664 34.0 19.5 94.9
2002 561 31.5 17.8 76.5
2003 561 31.5 17.8 76.5
2004 589 34.0 17.3 79.8
2005 568 31.0 18.3 86.6
2006 503 28.0 18.0 90.5
2007 448 24.0 18.7 92.2
2008 412 29.0 14.2 88.1
2009 413 25.0 14.8 87.2
2010 375 20.0 18.7 86.9
2011 330 n/a n/a 37.3
2012 278 14.0 19.8 0
2013 296 15.0 19.7 69.6
2014 311 16.0 19.4 60.8
2015 328 16.0 20.5 45.1
2016 362 18.0 20.1 57.7
2017 391 18.0 21.7 59.1
2018 404 21.0 19.2 54.2
2019 388 18.0 21.5 49.5
2020 408 n/a n/a 43.9
2021 385 20.0 19.2 41.8
2022 337 20.0 16.8 38.3
2023 340 17.0 20.0 34.1

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 Micheltorena Street Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 799 34.0 23.5 n/a
1989 725 31.0 23.3 n/a
1990 689 33.0 20.8 n/a
1991 743 31.0 23.9 n/a
1992 778 31.5 24.6 91.6
1993 769 32.0 24.0 92.5
1994 747 28.0 26.7 93.4
1995 675 27.5 24.5 93.6
1996 675 27.5 24.5 93.6
1997 672 31.0 21.7 94.9
1998 710 32.5 21.8 94.9
1999 683 39.0 17.5 94.9
2000 686 37.0 18.5 97.7
2001 664 34.0 19.5 94.9
2002 561 31.5 17.8 76.5
2003 561 31.5 17.8 76.5
2004 589 34.0 17.3 79.8
2005 568 31.0 18.3 86.6
2006 503 28.0 18.0 90.5
2007 448 24.0 18.7 92.2
2008 412 29.0 14.2 88.1
2009 413 25.0 14.8 87.2
2010 375 20.0 18.7 86.9
2011 330 n/a n/a 37.3
2012 278 14.0 19.8 0
2013 296 15.0 19.7 69.6
2014 311 16.0 19.4 60.8
2015 328 16.0 20.5 45.1
2016 362 18.0 20.1 57.7
2017 391 18.0 21.7 59.1
2018 404 21.0 19.2 54.2
2019 388 18.0 21.5 49.5
2020 408 n/a n/a 43.9
2021 385 20.0 19.2 41.8
2022 337 20.0 16.8 38.3
2023 340 17.0 20.0 34.1

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

Micheltorena Street Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201289.0%0.0%0.0%11.0%93.0%89.0%100.0%91.0%91.0%
201376.0%3.0%1.0%20.0%86.0%89.0%96.0%83.0%83.0%
201483.0%5.0%0.0%12.0%83.0%91.0%92.0%83.0%83.0%
201579.0%8.0%0.0%14.0%82.0%88.0%91.0%79.0%79.0%
201694.0%4.0%0.0%1.0%96.0%94.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%
201793.0%1.0%0.0%5.0%≥98.0%95.0%≥98.0%96.0%≥98.0%
201893.0%0.0%1.0%5.0%95.0%95.0%≥98.0%95.0%95.0%
201993.0%0.0%7.0%97.0%≥98.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Micheltorena Street Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,862

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Micheltorena Street Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2494th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1556th of 5848 Elementary schools
 16.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Micheltorena Street Elementary)50.858.5
 7.7%
   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 (Micheltorena Street Elementary)47.743.4
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)44.442.8
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts (Micheltorena Street Elementary)6.40
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts (Los Angeles Unified)8.85.5
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)13.88.7
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Micheltorena Street Elementary)4668.2
 22.2%
   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 (Micheltorena Street Elementary)47.170.5
 23.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)3837.6
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
4th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Micheltorena Street Elementary)11.410.5
 0.9%
   4th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Los Angeles Unified)9.55.7
 3.8%
   4th Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)14.59.1
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Micheltorena Street Elementary)51.744.7
 7%
   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 (Micheltorena Street Elementary)37.344.7
 7.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)31.130.5
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Micheltorena Street Elementary)33.340.4
 7.1%
   5th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)24.324.8
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
5th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Micheltorena Street Elementary)9.111.5
 2.5%
   5th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Los Angeles Unified)8.55.7
 2.8%
   5th Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)138.8
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students388340
 12.4%
African American170
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian210
 100%
Hispanic2120
 100%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White1330
 100%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.5%34.1%
 15.4%


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Micheltorena Street Elementary ranks 1562nd of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 340 students attended Micheltorena Street Elementary.


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