Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences

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Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences is an elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, serving 202 students in grades 1-5 and part of the Los Angeles Unified School District.

The school has maintained consistent performance, ranking in the top 50% of California elementary schools for several years. In 2023-2024, Prescott outperformed the district and state averages in English Language Arts/Literacy, but underperformed in Mathematics. The school's performance is particularly strong for African American and Hispanic students, ranking in the top 25% and top 40% of California elementary schools in these subgroups, respectively. However, Prescott has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5.6% in 2017-2018 to 23.6% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district average. The school also has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 75.25% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to nearby Sixth Avenue Elementary (94.1%) and Twenty-Fourth Street Elementary (95.17%).

While Prescott's consistent performance and equity in serving its African American and Hispanic students are positive, the school faces challenges with chronic absenteeism and underperformance in Mathematics that warrant further attention and intervention. Additionally, the school's relatively high student-teacher ratio of 25.2, compared to nearby schools like Sixth Avenue Elementary (20.9) and Twenty-Fourth Street Elementary (18.3), may indicate a need for additional staffing resources to support student learning and engagement.


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Public 1-5

 3150 West Adams Blvd.
       Los Angeles, CA  90018-1828


(323) 731-9346

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2732nd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,427 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  24.1 Help
Number of students:  217

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
65.9%
African American:
17.1%
Two or more races:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.4% Help


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Compare Details Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences ranks better than 53.4% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 186th among 486 ranked elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.94. (See more...)
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Compare Details Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2013 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.88. (See more...)
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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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.9%), African American (17.1%), two or more races (6.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences is 24.1. 474 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences is $13,427, which is the 110th highest among 486 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences:

SchoolDigger ranks Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences 2732nd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences in the ranking list.)

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Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 871st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 29.52 3273rd 4809 31.9%
2005 25.81 3567th 4822 26.0%
2006 34.46 3031st 4818 37.1%
2007 37.05 3106th 5113 39.3%
2008 43.88 2729th 5113 46.6%
2009 45.37 2737th 5193 47.3%
2010 40.09 3168th 5314 40.4%
2011 26.00 4269th 5377 20.6%
2012 34.16 3650th 5390 32.3%
2013 27.83 4209th 5530 23.9%
2015 23.93 4234th 5611 24.5%
2016 51.31 2425th 5614 56.8%
2017 31.39 3726th 5692 34.5%
2018 51.03 2517th 5662 55.5%
2019 52.98 2421st 5789 58.2%
2022 52.29 2430th 5883 58.7%
2023 55.07 2280th 5874 61.2%
2024 46.94 2732nd 5862 53.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.50 1598th 5084 68.6%
2019 60.53 1753rd 5173 66.1%
2022 56.83 1873rd 5264 64.4%
2023 58.10 1867th 5374 65.3%
2024 47.47 2567th 5511 53.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.21 2114th 5413 60.9%
2019 47.34 2656th 5492 51.6%
2022 38.41 3097th 5635 45.0%
2023 48.03 2520th 5617 55.1%
2024 45.14 2713th 5605 51.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.34 2829th 5431 47.9%
2019 56.89 2098th 5510 61.9%
2022 60.24 1946th 5663 65.6%
2023 58.76 2005th 5650 64.5%
2024 47.36 2612th 5636 53.7%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.53 158th 700 77.4%
2019 64.75 205th 747 72.6%
2022 83.00 74th 663 88.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.86 1046th 4830 78.3%
2019 71.22 1104th 4963 77.8%
2022 56.55 1804th 5084 64.5%
2023 66.73 1329th 5098 73.9%
2024 53.67 2022nd 5102 60.4%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 19.60 1454th 1769 17.8%
2005 20.32 1439th 1777 19.0%
2006 25.46 1356th 1804 24.8%
2007 36.05 1223rd 1999 38.8%
2008 51.35 895th 2005 55.4%
2009 42.78 1135th 2063 45.0%
2010 58.00 837th 2179 61.6%
2011 43.24 1279th 2236 42.8%
2012 54.19 977th 2259 56.8%
2013 62.88 803rd 2379 66.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 24 246 6 54 3 n/a n/a 0 333
1989 26 236 11 44 3 n/a n/a 0 320
1990 27 254 7 35 3 n/a n/a 0 326
1991 40 244 5 25 4 n/a n/a 0 318
1992 43 249 6 18 4 n/a n/a 0 320
1993 34 275 5 23 4 n/a n/a 0 341
1994 19 278 6 27 4 n/a n/a 0 334
1995 5 313 0 30 1 n/a n/a 0 349
1996 5 313 0 30 1 n/a n/a 0 349
1997 0 281 1 40 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1998 2 267 4 54 1 n/a n/a 0 328
1999 1 289 2 64 2 n/a n/a 0 358
2000 1 251 8 87 3 n/a n/a 0 350
2001 1 236 8 96 3 n/a n/a 0 344
2002 0 187 3 166 1 n/a n/a 0 357
2003 0 187 3 166 1 n/a n/a 0 357
2004 0 166 5 184 1 n/a n/a 0 356
2005 0 153 3 196 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2006 0 139 2 211 1 n/a n/a 0 353
2007 1 120 4 226 3 n/a n/a 1 355
2008 3 90 1 238 2 n/a n/a 0 334
2009 2 82 2 260 3 0 0 0 349
2010 2 52 2 213 1 0 1 0 271
2011 2 81 3 236 1 1 1 0 325
2012 4 76 2 190 3 1 9 0 285
2013 7 96 7 157 2 2 0 0 271
2014 7 85 4 153 2 0 1 0 252
2015 9 82 1 151 1 0 5 0 249
2016 16 83 3 143 2 0 5 0 252
2017 12 80 3 151 0 0 4 0 250
2018 13 72 2 157 0 0 4 0 248
2019 19 65 3 153 0 0 1 0 241
2020 17 55 4 153 0 0 8 0 237
2021 12 45 7 149 0 0 12 0 225
2022 12 34 6 122 0 0 12 0 186
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 202 202
2024 9 37 12 143 1 0 15 0 217

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 333 14.5 22.9 n/a
1989 320 14.7 21.7 n/a
1990 326 14.4 22.6 n/a
1991 318 14.2 22.3 n/a
1992 320 14.4 22.2 52.2
1993 341 14.7 23.2 46
1994 334 14.5 23.0 66.8
1995 349 5.0 69.8 80.2
1996 349 5.0 69.8 80.2
1997 322 14.1 22.8 75.5
1998 328 15.8 20.8 43.6
1999 358 17.0 21.1 75.4
2000 350 15.3 22.9 80.3
2001 344 16.2 21.2 81.1
2002 357 17.0 21.0 89.9
2003 357 17.0 21.0 89.9
2004 356 17.2 20.7 88.8
2005 352 17.4 20.2 86.9
2006 353 18.5 19.1 91.2
2007 355 18.5 19.2 93.2
2008 334 20.5 16.3 93.1
2009 349 19.0 15.7 92.3
2010 271 14.0 19.3 98.9
2011 325 n/a n/a 24.9
2012 285 14.0 20.3 n/a
2013 271 13.5 20.0 64.6
2014 252 10.0 25.2 88.1
2015 249 10.0 24.9 73.1
2016 252 10.0 25.2 83.7
2017 250 10.0 25.0 87.6
2018 248 10.0 24.8 81.5
2019 241 9.0 26.7 78
2020 237 n/a n/a 77.2
2021 225 10.0 22.5 81.8
2022 186 8.0 23.2 72.6
2023 202 8.0 25.2 75.2
2024 217 9.0 24.1 77.4

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 Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 333 14.5 22.9 n/a
1989 320 14.7 21.7 n/a
1990 326 14.4 22.6 n/a
1991 318 14.2 22.3 n/a
1992 320 14.4 22.2 52.2
1993 341 14.7 23.2 46
1994 334 14.5 23.0 66.8
1995 349 5.0 69.8 80.2
1996 349 5.0 69.8 80.2
1997 322 14.1 22.8 75.5
1998 328 15.8 20.8 43.6
1999 358 17.0 21.1 75.4
2000 350 15.3 22.9 80.3
2001 344 16.2 21.2 81.1
2002 357 17.0 21.0 89.9
2003 357 17.0 21.0 89.9
2004 356 17.2 20.7 88.8
2005 352 17.4 20.2 86.9
2006 353 18.5 19.1 91.2
2007 355 18.5 19.2 93.2
2008 334 20.5 16.3 93.1
2009 349 19.0 15.7 92.3
2010 271 14.0 19.3 98.9
2011 325 n/a n/a 24.9
2012 285 14.0 20.3 n/a
2013 271 13.5 20.0 64.6
2014 252 10.0 25.2 88.1
2015 249 10.0 24.9 73.1
2016 252 10.0 25.2 83.7
2017 250 10.0 25.0 87.6
2018 248 10.0 24.8 81.5
2019 241 9.0 26.7 78
2020 237 n/a n/a 77.2
2021 225 10.0 22.5 81.8
2022 186 8.0 23.2 72.6
2023 202 8.0 25.2 75.2
2024 217 9.0 24.1 77.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $13,427

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences

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 2421st of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2280th of 5874 Elementary schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences)51.156.3
 5.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)42.940.1
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences)6058.3
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)44.442.8
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences)57.952.9
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)43.439.9
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences)52.636.5
 16.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)3837.6
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences)52.546.2
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)44.741.5
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences)20.326.9
 6.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)31.130.5
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences)25.423.1
 2.3%
   5th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)24.324.8
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students241202
 16.2%
African American650
 100%
American Indian00
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic1530
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White190
 100%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78%75.2%
 2.8%


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Students at Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences are 66% Hispanic, 17% African American, 7% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 4% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 217 students attended Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences.

Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences ranks 2732nd of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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