The top reported proficiency rate is 41% in English language arts. The lowest is 29% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Loreto Street Elementary
Loreto Street Elementary serves kindergarten through fifth grade in the northeast Los Angeles neighborhood of Highland Park, in the Los Angeles Unified School District. The school enrolls a small cohort of around small enough to fit within a few classrooms per grade. The overwhelming majority of the student body is Hispanic, and a substantial share of families qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the school's position in a lower-income residential area of the city. No data was available on the school's share of English learners or students receiving special education services.
On California's standardized assessments administered in spring 2025, proficiency in English language arts across all grades tested was in the low-to-mid range, with results varying considerably by grade. Fifth graders performed appreciably better in ELA than their fourth-grade peers, while fourth graders showed the lowest ELA results. Math proficiency was consistently weaker across grades three through five, with fourth grade again at the bottom. Science was tested only in fifth grade and showed low proficiency. Across both tested subjects, the school's overall proficiency index places it below the midpoint among the elementary schools in Los Angeles County whose data are comparable. These results point to foundational skill gaps in reading and mathematics that would warrant attention from parents evaluating the school's instructional capacity.
The school sits in Highland Park, a residential neighborhood in northeast Los Angeles with a strong working-class and immigrant character. The neighborhood itself is experiencing gradual demographic and economic change tied to the broader city-wide housing supply crisis and rezoning efforts. Housing in the school's zip code has appreciated considerably, and rents have risen, putting pressure on long-term affordability in the area. Families considering the school should be aware that LAUSD voters approved a major school facilities bond, Measure US, which will result in a property tax increase extending over many years to fund repairs and upgrades to aging school buildings across the district.
The school district has implemented several changes that affect daily school life. In February 2025, LAUSD rolled out a comprehensive ban on cellphone use throughout the entire school day, including lunch and breaks, a change that alters how students and families communicate during school hours. Additionally, the district's Black Student Achievement Plan, which provides culturally responsive curriculum and added counseling staff to targeted schools, was restructured in 2024 and received additional funding for 2025-26, shaping the instructional and support environment at many campuses.
Loreto Street is a regular public school without charter or magnet status. It serves a student population with high economic need and predominantly Hispanic background, in a neighborhood undergoing the long-term housing and development shifts common to much of Los Angeles. For families prioritizing strong foundational performance in literacy and mathematics, the proficiency data would warrant further conversation with the school's leadership about instructional strategies and student support. For families seeking a neighborhood elementary school in Highland Park with bilingual or culturally responsive instruction, the school's student composition and district initiatives may align with their priorities.
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