The top reported proficiency rate is 48% in Math. The lowest is 21% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Twenty-fourth Street Elementary
Twenty-Fourth Street Elementary is a neighborhood school serving kindergarten through fourth grade in central Los Angeles, sitting in one of the city's densest, most economically challenged areas. The school serves just over four hundred students, nearly all of whom are Hispanic, with a substantial majority from Black and multiethnic backgrounds. Nearly all students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a marker of significant economic need across the school community.
In state math and English language arts assessments from 2024-25, roughly half the students in grades three and four met proficiency standards. Third grade math showed about half of students proficient, while fourth grade was just above that mark. English language arts was slightly lower in fourth grade, hovering near half proficient. Overall across tested subjects, the school's performance sits below the midpoint among the school districts across Los Angeles County. These are the proficiency rates the state reports; science testing data available for this school dates to 2012, predating current assessment systems, so a current picture of science outcomes is not available.
The housing market surrounding the school reflects the economic realities of the community. Home values in the school's zip code are substantially higher than the national benchmark, typical of Los Angeles, though rents have risen more steeply than home prices in recent months. Families renting in this area spend roughly half their income on housing, a figure well above sustainable levels. The broader Los Angeles context is one of rapid housing development and considerable property-tax pressure tied to infrastructure investment across the district.
Twenty-Fourth Street Elementary is a regular public school, not a charter, and operates within Los Angeles Unified School District. LAUSD recently implemented a district-wide cellphone ban that took effect in February 2025, affecting daily school culture and student-parent communication during the school day. The district has also invested in curriculum updates through its Black Student Achievement Plan, which supports culturally responsive teaching and counseling staff at many campuses. In 2024, voters approved a major school facilities bond that will add to property taxes over a long-term repayment period, affecting housing affordability for families moving into or within the district.
The school sits in a central Los Angeles neighborhood within a sprawling, car-dependent metropolitan region. Direct comparison with other schools in the county shows this school's academic results are below the county's median proficiency level. A parent may want to look further into the school's specific offerings, curriculum approach, and any specialized programs, as those details are not present in the available data. Data on special education services, English learner support, chronic absenteeism, or attendance were not available for this school.
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