John W. Mack Elementary

Summary:

John W. Mack Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, California, serving 287 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school faces significant challenges, including consistently low academic performance, high rates of chronic absenteeism, and a student population that is predominantly from low-income backgrounds.

John W. Mack Elementary has a highly diverse student population, with over 80% of students identifying as Hispanic. However, the school consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of California elementary schools based on statewide assessments, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (18.25%) and Mathematics (22.66%) that are significantly lower than the state and Los Angeles Unified district averages. The school also experiences high rates of chronic absenteeism, reaching over 50% in the 2021-2022 school year, which is much higher than the state and district averages.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Birdielee V. Bright Elementary and Twenty-Fourth Street Elementary, John W. Mack Elementary generally performs worse on academic measures. However, these nearby schools still struggle with low proficiency rates, suggesting that the challenges facing John W. Mack Elementary are not unique to the school. Addressing the root causes of these issues, such as the high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds, will be crucial for improving student outcomes at John W. Mack Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3020 South Catalina St.
       Los Angeles, CA  90007-2921


(323) 730-7620

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
5059th of 5,874 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,111 Help


Students who attend John W. Mack Elementary usually attend:

High:    Manual Arts Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  287

Racial breakdown:

Not Specified:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.5% Help


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Compare Details John W. Mack Elementary ranks worse than 86.1% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 431st 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 17.93. (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 96.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John W. Mack Elementary is 16.8, which is the 38th best among 487 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare John W. Mack Elementary employs 17 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John W. Mack Elementary is $13,111, which is the 128th highest among 487 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

John W. Mack Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks John W. Mack Elementary 5059th of 5874 California public elementary schools. (See John W. Mack 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 John W. Mack Elementary

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Rank History for all students at John W. Mack Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 13.71 4730th 5113 7.5%
2008 13.98 4717th 5113 7.7%
2009 14.07 4794th 5193 7.7%
2010 11.40 5093rd 5314 4.2%
2011 24.75 4348th 5377 19.1%
2012 26.59 4205th 5390 22.0%
2013 21.03 4657th 5530 15.8%
2015 12.45 5324th 5611 5.1%
2016 8.36 5518th 5614 1.7%
2017 5.25 5662nd 5692 0.5%
2018 6.21 5601st 5662 1.1%
2019 6.84 5699th 5789 1.6%
2022 16.03 5263rd 5883 10.5%
2023 17.93 5059th 5874 13.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at John W. Mack Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.54 3123rd 3246 3.8%
2019 20.72 3138th 3275 4.2%
2022 27.27 2800th 3311 15.4%
2023 30.16 2524th 3250 22.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John W. Mack Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.30 5012th 5084 1.4%
2019 8.79 5077th 5173 1.9%
2022 21.14 4565th 5264 13.3%
2023 25.80 4248th 5374 21.0%
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Rank History for Female students at John W. Mack Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.16 5389th 5413 0.4%
2019 7.61 5415th 5492 1.4%
2022 20.69 4653rd 5635 17.4%
2023 20.68 4638th 5617 17.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at John W. Mack Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.59 2139th 2585 17.3%
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Rank History for Male students at John W. Mack Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.50 5295th 5431 2.5%
2019 7.25 5442nd 5510 1.2%
2022 14.11 5294th 5663 6.5%
2023 16.52 5040th 5650 10.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at John W. Mack Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.00 4774th 4830 1.2%
2019 9.62 4868th 4963 1.9%
2022 21.63 4388th 5084 13.7%
2023 27.77 3888th 5098 23.7%
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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 John W. Mack Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 4 122 1 298 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2007 5 136 1 353 2 n/a n/a 1 498
2008 3 146 n/a 362 5 n/a n/a 0 516
2009 3 142 1 362 5 0 4 0 517
2010 2 112 1 353 2 1 0 0 471
2011 2 91 1 306 1 0 1 0 402
2012 3 90 6 298 1 0 2 0 400
2013 4 91 4 302 0 0 0 0 401
2014 2 100 4 315 0 0 0 0 421
2015 10 88 4 342 0 0 1 0 445
2016 8 76 3 332 0 0 0 0 419
2017 23 74 3 319 0 0 2 0 421
2018 2 62 3 331 2 0 4 0 404
2019 4 46 5 299 2 1 2 0 359
2020 1 49 5 300 2 1 3 0 361
2021 1 44 6 280 1 0 4 0 336
2022 2 37 8 236 1 0 3 0 287
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 287 287

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 John W. Mack Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 425 24.0 17.7 94.4
2007 498 26.0 19.2 95.2
2008 516 29.0 17.8 52.9
2009 517 28.0 16.7 95.2
2010 471 25.0 18.8 96.4
2011 402 n/a n/a 46.5
2012 400 18.0 22.2 n/a
2013 401 18.0 22.2 50.4
2014 421 19.0 22.1 86.2
2015 445 18.0 24.7 79.8
2016 419 20.0 20.9 93.1
2017 421 21.0 20.0 95.7
2018 404 20.0 20.2 92.1
2019 359 20.0 17.9 96.1
2020 361 n/a n/a 96.4
2021 336 18.0 18.6 96.7
2022 287 17.0 16.8 96.5
2023 287 17.0 16.8 96.5

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 John W. Mack Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 425 24.0 17.7 94.4
2007 498 26.0 19.2 95.2
2008 516 29.0 17.8 52.9
2009 517 28.0 16.7 95.2
2010 471 25.0 18.8 96.4
2011 402 n/a n/a 46.5
2012 400 18.0 22.2 n/a
2013 401 18.0 22.2 50.4
2014 421 19.0 22.1 86.2
2015 445 18.0 24.7 79.8
2016 419 20.0 20.9 93.1
2017 421 21.0 20.0 95.7
2018 404 20.0 20.2 92.1
2019 359 20.0 17.9 96.1
2020 361 n/a n/a 96.4
2021 336 18.0 18.6 96.7
2022 287 17.0 16.8 96.5
2023 287 17.0 16.8 96.5

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

John W. Mack Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201288.0%0.0%0.0%12.0%94.0%98.0%100.0%94.0%94.0%
201383.0%0.0%1.0%15.0%89.0%96.0%96.0%88.0%88.0%
201473.0%0.0%0.0%27.0%80.0%92.0%92.0%79.0%75.0%
201562.0%0.0%0.0%38.0%74.0%73.0%70.0%74.0%68.0%
201651.0%0.0%0.0%49.0%61.0%74.0%73.0%55.0%55.0%
201795.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%96.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%96.0%96.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for John W. Mack Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $13,111

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

Impact of COVID-19 on John W. Mack Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 5699th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5059th of 5874 Elementary schools
 12.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (John W. Mack Elementary)17.225.5
 8.3%
   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 (John W. Mack Elementary)20.333.3
 13%
   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 (John W. Mack Elementary)4.60
 4.6%
   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 (John W. Mack Elementary)24.522.5
 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 (John W. Mack Elementary)14.330
 15.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)3837.6
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
4th Grade Reading/Language Arts (John W. Mack Elementary)6.30
 6.3%
   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 (John W. Mack Elementary)7.45.1
 2.3%
   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 (John W. Mack Elementary)02.5
 2.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)31.130.5
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (John W. Mack Elementary)3.72.5
 1.2%
   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 (John W. Mack Elementary)6.30
 6.3%
   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 Students359287
 20.1%
African American460
 100%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian50
 100%
Hispanic2990
 100%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White40
 100%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.1%96.5%
 0.4%


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Students who attend John W. Mack Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Manual Arts Senior High

John W. Mack Elementary ranks in the bottom 13.9% of California elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 287 students attended John W. Mack Elementary.

Students at John W. Mack Elementary are 100% Not Specified.


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