The top reported proficiency rate is 34% in Math. The lowest is 18% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Rosemont Avenue Elementary
Rosemont Avenue Elementary serves students in grades two through five in Los Angeles, with a student body that is predominantly Hispanic and a substantial majority from low-income households. The school's enrollment is small and concentrated in the early elementary years.
On the most recent state assessments, Rosemont's students show proficiency rates below the county median across tested subjects. In English language arts, a little over one-third of students overall tested at or above the proficiency level. In mathematics, a similar share meets proficiency. Science proficiency, measured only in grade five, was notably lower. The school's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile when compared with schools across Los Angeles County districts.
Performance varies by grade. In English language arts, grade five students performed better than their younger peers; in math, grade five also outpaced the earlier grades, though the spread is uneven across the grade band. Students in grade four showed the lowest results in both subjects. This grade-by-grade variation may reflect student composition, instructional focus, or cumulative effects, and a parent may want to discuss these patterns with the school directly.
The student composition is distinctive. Nearly all students enrolled at Rosemont qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The overwhelming majority identify as Hispanic, with a smaller Asian population and very few white students. Data on English learner status and special education enrollment were not available, so the school's capacity to serve students with these needs cannot be assessed from the records provided.
Los Angeles as a place is sprawling and polycentric, with neighborhoods ranging from dense urban districts like downtown and Koreatown to quieter suburban areas in the San Fernando Valley. Walkability and street life vary sharply by neighborhood; downtown has been undergoing significant revitalization with mixed-use density and transit access, while much of the city remains car-dependent. The region is experiencing active housing growth and rezoning driven by a statewide housing shortage, with major developments underway downtown ahead of the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics. Housing costs in the zip code are high relative to income, and the area is not particularly affordable for renters or buyers. A Measure US school facilities bond, passed by voters and involving long-term property tax increases, will fund repairs and upgrades across the district's aging buildings.
The Los Angeles Unified School District, Rosemont's parent district, recently implemented a district-wide cellphone ban effective February 2025, affecting daily school culture and student-parent communication during the school day. The district also oversees the Black Student Achievement Plan, which funds culturally responsive curriculum and support staff at targeted schools; the program was revised in 2024 to broaden eligibility beyond race and received additional funding for the 2025-26 school year.
Rosemont sits within a large, complex urban district serving a diverse student population. The school's academic results indicate students are working below grade-level benchmarks; a parent considering enrollment would want to understand what supports and interventions the school has in place and what outcomes the school targets. The composition and economic context of the community are factors to weigh in the context of the school's resources and programming.
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