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School Comparison

Melvin Avenue Elementary
vs.
Shirley Avenue Elementary

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Melvin Avenue Elementary
Shirley Avenue Elementary
  • Shirley Avenue Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Melvin Avenue Elementary (145 vs. 133).
  • Shirley Avenue Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Melvin Avenue Elementary (9 vs. 5).
  • Source Data Limit: 2 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Shirley Avenue Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Melvin Avenue Elementary (145 vs. 133).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Shirley Avenue Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Melvin Avenue Elementary (9 vs. 5).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

16 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Melvin Avenue Elementary
$22,606.43
Shirley Avenue Elementary
$22,606.43
Local revenue share
Melvin Avenue Elementary
26.2%
Shirley Avenue Elementary
26.2%
State revenue share
Melvin Avenue Elementary
55%
Shirley Avenue Elementary
55%
Federal revenue share
Melvin Avenue Elementary
18.8%
Shirley Avenue Elementary
18.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Melvin Avenue Elementary
34.7%
Shirley Avenue Elementary
34.7%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Poverty rate
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Unemployment rate
Los Angeles County
5.8%
Los Angeles County
5.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.