Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy

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Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy ranks 3322 nd of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 421 students in grades K-6 in Huntington Park, California. The school is part of the Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy District, which is ranked 925 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 2,009 out of 5,789 California elementary schools in 2018-2019 (3-star rating) to 3,322 out of 5,862 in 2023-2024 (2-star rating). The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students and English Language Learners performing relatively better, ranking in the top 40-50% of California elementary schools in recent years. However, female students, male students, and students with disabilities have ranked in the bottom 30-40% of schools. Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy's test scores are generally below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with proficiency rates of 35.21% in ELA (vs. 47.04% statewide) and 35.78% in Math (vs. 35.54% statewide) in 2023-2024. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.0% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby Los Angeles Unified public schools, such as Fishburn Avenue Elementary and Nueva Vista Elementary, Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy generally performs on par or slightly better in terms of test scores and statewide rankings. However, the school's student-teacher ratio of 27.5 in 2022-2023 is higher than the nearby public schools, which range from 18.5 to 23 students per teacher. Additionally, the school's high chronic absenteeism rate is higher than most of the nearby traditional public schools, which range from 22.5% to 36.9%.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

6100 Carmelita Ave.
Huntington Park, CA 90255-4138

(323) 585-1153

District: Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy District

SchoolDigger Rank:
3322^nd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 27.5

Number of students: 421

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

97.1%

Two or more races:

2.6%

African American:

0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.3%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.57. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy 3322^nd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy in the ranking list.)

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Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy District:

SchoolDigger ranks Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy District 925^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	61.10	2009^th	5789	65.3%
2022	28.50	3986^th	5883	32.2%
2023	27.75	4102^nd	5874	30.2%
2024	37.57	3322^nd	5862	43.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	49.97	1251^st	3275	61.8%
2022	53.07	1049^th	3311	68.3%
2023	48.37	1277^th	3250	60.7%
2024	23.49	2922^nd	3160	7.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.38	2181^st	2420	9.9%
2024	44.74	1134^th	2634	56.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	77.30	836^th	5173	83.8%
2022	38.27	3149^th	5264	40.2%
2023	36.56	3352^nd	5374	37.6%
2024	47.14	2591^st	5511	53.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	65.43	1725^th	5492	68.6%
2022	26.69	4056^th	5635	28.0%
2023	28.97	3868^th	5617	31.1%
2024	38.87	3147^th	5605	43.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	31.28	1725^th	2585	33.3%
2022	41.82	1014^th	2227	54.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	54.60	2219^th	5510	59.7%
2022	31.77	3648^th	5663	35.6%
2023	27.47	3996^th	5650	29.3%
2024	35.99	3343^rd	5636	40.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	76.62	851^st	4963	82.9%
2022	40.13	2895^th	5084	43.1%
2023	38.04	3061^st	5098	40.0%
2024	53.12	2056^th	5102	59.7%

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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.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2019	0	3	393	3	399
2020	0	2	426	3	431
2021	0	2	410	3	415
2022	1	2	399	8	410
2023	0	1	409	11	421

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	399	18.0	22.1	92.5
2020	431	n/a	n/a	89.1
2021	415	17.0	24.4	91.3
2022	410	17.0	24.1	87.1
2023	421	15.2	27.5	80.3

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 Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	399	18.0	22.1	92.5
2020	431	n/a	n/a	89.1
2021	415	17.0	24.4	91.3
2022	410	17.0	24.1	87.1
2023	421	15.2	27.5	80.3

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

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Year	Completely Immunized	Medical Exemption	Conditional	Polio	Varicella	DTP	MMR
2021	94.7%	1.3%	0.0%	97.4%	96.1%	97.4%	97.4%

Data source: California Department of Public Health

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy

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 2009^th of 5789 Elementary schools	Ranks 4102^nd of 5874 Elementary schools	35.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy)	53.6	34.7	18.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	48.5	43	5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy)	64.3	47.2	17.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (California)	50.2	45.1	5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy)	54.6	31.9	22.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.5	43.7	5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy)	58.4	24.7	33.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (California)	44.9	40.8	4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy)	44.4	22.7	21.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.7	46.7	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy)	54.3	13.3	41%
5th Grade Mathematics (California)	38	33.4	4.6%
5th Grade Science (Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy)	25.9	10.7	15.3%
5th Grade Science (California)	31.7	31.9	0.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	399	421	5.5%
African American	3	1	66.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	393	409	4.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	3	11	266.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	92.5%	80.3%	12.2%

Schools Near Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts (2024)					CAST Science (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)					% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 3rd Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 4th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 5th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 6th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts End of Course	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Total
Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	6100 Carmelita Ave.	Huntington Park	90255	Los Angeles County	Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 585-1153	421	15	27.5	80.3%	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	409 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.6%)	37.6	3322^nd of 5862 public elementary schools	43.3%		27.8	4102^nd of 5874 public elementary schools	30.2%	780						16.7	16.7	41.5	40.3	21.9		35.2	44.6	36.2	24.2		35.8
Huntington Park Elementary	Public	K-5	6055 Corona Ave.	Huntington Park	90255	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 869-5920	316	17	18.5	95.3%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32.1	3768^th of 5862 public elementary schools	35.7%		40.8	3081^st of 5874 public elementary schools	47.5%	687	0.0	12.5	5.0		5.8	13.3	13.3	24.5	27.9	30.5		27.8	51.0	33.3	30.0		37.7						$9,559
Martha Escutia Primary Center	Public	K	6401 Bear Ave.	Bell	90201	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 585-8237	195	10	19.5	96.9%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																		97.4		97.9			$14,659
Loma Vista Elementary	Public	K-5	3629 East 58th St.	Maywood	90270	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 582-6153	556	30	18.5	96.4%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37.3	3337^th of 5862 public elementary schools	43.1%		45.1	2822^nd of 5874 public elementary schools	52.0%	515	8.3	14.3			10.3	19.6	19.6	40.0	36.1	43.8		40.0	38.8	33.3	21.7		30.9						$9,344
KIPP Pueblo Unido	Public, Charter	K-8	3759 East 57th St.	Maywood	90270	Los Angeles County	KIPP Pueblo Unido District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 364-6537	343	20	17.1	94.5%	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.5%)	329 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	11.6	5570^th of 5862 public elementary schools	5.0%					(n/a)								17.5	17.0			17.2	15.0	17.0			16.1
Fishburn Avenue Elementary	Public	K-5	5701 Fishburn Ave.	Maywood	90270	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 560-0878	412	20	20.6	95.9%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26	4281^st of 5862 public elementary schools	27.0%		30.8	3819^th of 5874 public elementary schools	35.0%	462	12.5	7.9	0.0		7.1	9.7	9.7	30.8	23.2	32.8		28.7	44.1	24.6	16.1		28.6	95.2	96.4		96.4		$13,637
Nueva Vista Elementary	Public	K-6	4412 Randolph St.	Bell	90201	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 562-3015	674	33	20.4	95.5%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37.6	3320^th of 5862 public elementary schools	43.4%		40.5	3096^th of 5874 public elementary schools	47.3%	224					11.1	14.9	14.9	34.1	35.0	46.8	49.1	40.6	44.3	29.4	22.8	25.9	30.4						$8,474
Corona Avenue Elementary	Public	1-5	3825 Bell Ave.	Bell	90201	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 560-1323	598	26	23.0	96.3%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27.8	4128^th of 5862 public elementary schools	29.6%		31.2	3787^th of 5874 public elementary schools	35.5%	341						23.6	23.6	33.6	26.9	28.0		29.5	32.2	29.2	18.7		26.9						$10,511
San Antonio Elementary	Public	K-5	6222 State St.	Huntington Park	90255	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 582-1250	463	23	20.1	95.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36.7	3380^th of 5862 public elementary schools	42.3%		29.6	3930^th of 5874 public elementary schools	33.1%	550						12.9	12.9	42.7	32.3	37.8		37.8	48.7	34.3	21.2		34.4						$12,203
Lucille Roybal-Allard Elementary	Public	K-6	3232 Saturn Ave.	Huntington Park	90255	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 826-1650	478	25	19.1	91.2%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36.1	3423^rd of 5862 public elementary schools	41.6%		43.6	2915^th of 5874 public elementary schools	50.4%	508	0.0	6.3	4.2	8.0	4.9	17.7	17.7	41.3	32.4	40.3	29.7	36.5	34.9	31.9	32.3	26.3	31.9	89.7	96.9	93.8	93.8	94.9	$11,050

Frequently Asked Questions about Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy

What is the racial makeup of Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy?

Students at Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy are 97% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 421 students attended Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy.

Is Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy a good school?

Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy ranks 3322^nd of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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