Is Gil Garcetti Learning Academy a good school?

Gil Garcetti Learning Academy ranks 2694 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Gil Garcetti Learning Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 513 students attended Gil Garcetti Learning Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Gil Garcetti Learning Academy?

Students at Gil Garcetti Learning Academy are 86% Hispanic, 11% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% White.

What schools do graduates of Gil Garcetti Learning Academy attend?

Students who attend Gil Garcetti Learning Academy usually go on to attend: Middle : Mary McLeod Bethune Middle High : Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex High : Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design STEAM Academy High : John C. Fremont Senior High High : Mervyn M. Dymally High High : Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex High : Public Service Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex

Gil Garcetti Learning Academy

Summary:

Gil Garcetti Learning Academy is an elementary school located in Los Angeles, California, serving 547 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked 871 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school shares similarities with nearby schools like Loren Miller Elementary and Seventy-Fifth Street Elementary, Gil Garcetti Learning Academy stands out in several key areas. The school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 19.4% in 2017-2018 to 50.1% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the nearby schools. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the Los Angeles Unified and California state averages, with some exceptions in 3rd-grade Math. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic and low socioeconomic status students performing relatively better compared to African American students, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities.

Another notable factor is the school's extremely high rate of free and reduced lunch recipients, at around 97-98% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools. This indicates the significant socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population, which could be a contributing factor to the school's performance challenges. Addressing these issues through targeted interventions, resource allocation, and collaboration with the community could be instrumental in improving Gil Garcetti Learning Academy's overall performance and providing a better educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public K-6

612 West 68th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044-6204

(323) 753-2133

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2694^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,129

Students who attend Gil Garcetti Learning Academy usually attend:

Middle:	Mary McLeod Bethune Middle
High:	Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex
	Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design STEAM Academy
	John C. Fremont Senior High
	Mervyn M. Dymally High
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	Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex
	Public Service Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex

Student/teacher ratio: 19.0

Number of students: 513

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

86.2%

African American:

11.1%

Two or more races:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gil Garcetti Learning Academy ranks better than 54% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 181^st among 486 ranked elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.56. (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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (86.2%), African American (11.1%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gil Garcetti Learning Academy is 19, which is the 164^th best among 486 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Gil Garcetti Learning Academy employs 27 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gil Garcetti Learning Academy is $11,129. 284 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gil Garcetti Learning Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Gil Garcetti Learning Academy 2694^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Gil Garcetti Learning Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Los Angeles Unified:

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

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Rank History for Gil Garcetti Learning Academy

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Rank History for all students at Gil Garcetti Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	17.64	4149^th	4809	13.7%
2005	19.92	3974^th	4822	17.6%
2006	20.39	3973^rd	4818	17.5%
2007	24.82	3948^th	5113	22.8%
2008	27.37	3795^th	5113	25.8%
2009	19.91	4437^th	5193	14.6%
2010	26.41	4122^nd	5314	22.4%
2011	19.81	4699^th	5377	12.6%
2012	15.46	4935^th	5390	8.4%
2013	14.27	5092^nd	5530	7.9%
2015	15.95	5000^th	5611	10.9%
2016	13.91	5141^st	5614	8.4%
2017	13.22	5254^th	5692	7.7%
2018	14.14	5162^nd	5662	8.8%
2019	16.35	5129^th	5789	11.4%
2022	29.64	3898^th	5883	33.7%
2023	38.49	3252^nd	5874	44.6%
2024	47.56	2694^th	5862	54.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gil Garcetti Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	17.18	3175^th	3246	2.2%
2019	22.22	3066^th	3275	6.4%
2022	23.05	3057^th	3311	7.7%
2023	38.08	1945^th	3250	40.2%
2024	38.28	1936^th	3160	38.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Gil Garcetti Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.92	2273^rd	2420	6.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gil Garcetti Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	20.45	4452^nd	5084	12.4%
2019	23.56	4329^th	5173	16.3%
2022	42.70	2781^st	5264	47.2%
2023	52.89	2174^th	5374	59.5%
2024	60.97	1730^th	5511	68.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Gil Garcetti Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	12.46	5103^rd	5413	5.7%
2019	15.99	4944^th	5492	10.0%
2022	31.57	3611^th	5635	35.9%
2023	39.14	3074^th	5617	45.3%
2024	53.00	2274^th	5605	59.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Gil Garcetti Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	24.26	1748^th	2128	17.9%
2019	21.18	2285^th	2585	11.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Gil Garcetti Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	17.18	4813^th	5431	11.4%
2019	19.44	4715^th	5510	14.4%
2022	28.89	3886^th	5663	31.4%
2023	37.46	3236^th	5650	42.7%
2024	42.21	2919^th	5636	48.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Gil Garcetti Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	20.28	625^th	700	10.7%
2019	45.30	360^th	747	51.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gil Garcetti Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	25.38	3879^th	4830	19.7%
2019	23.70	4130^th	4963	16.8%
2022	40.51	2867^th	5084	43.6%
2023	53.92	2004^th	5098	60.7%
2024	66.13	1350^th	5102	73.5%

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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 Gil Garcetti Learning Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	0	532	2	471	0	n/a	n/a	0	1005
1989	0	436	0	505	0	n/a	n/a	0	941
1990	0	445	7	605	0	n/a	n/a	0	1057
1991	0	447	4	724	0	n/a	n/a	0	1175
1992	2	408	6	761	0	n/a	n/a	0	1177
1993	0	372	3	774	0	n/a	n/a	0	1149
1994	0	339	4	832	0	n/a	n/a	0	1175
1995	1	314	1	755	1	n/a	n/a	0	1072
1996	1	314	1	755	1	n/a	n/a	0	1072
1997	0	305	0	783	1	n/a	n/a	0	1089
1998	0	304	0	800	0	n/a	n/a	0	1104
1999	0	286	10	845	0	n/a	n/a	0	1141
2000	0	276	1	888	0	n/a	n/a	0	1165
2001	1	235	1	922	0	n/a	n/a	0	1159
2002	0	210	4	1016	2	n/a	n/a	0	1232
2003	0	210	4	1016	2	n/a	n/a	0	1232
2004	1	199	3	1030	3	n/a	n/a	0	1236
2005	1	207	2	978	1	n/a	n/a	0	1189
2006	1	204	4	939	0	n/a	n/a	0	1148
2007	1	233	3	837	0	n/a	n/a	5	1079
2008	n/a	213	2	806	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	1021
2009	0	194	1	806	0	0	4	0	1005
2010	3	181	2	771	0	0	0	0	957
2011	0	197	2	857	1	1	0	0	1058
2012	2	173	1	863	1	1	3	0	1044
2013	1	152	1	652	1	1	0	0	808
2014	1	150	1	702	0	2	0	0	856
2015	6	125	1	666	0	1	4	0	803
2016	17	119	1	716	0	1	3	0	857
2017	21	124	0	711	0	1	2	0	859
2018	19	114	0	670	0	0	3	0	806
2019	14	117	0	611	2	0	1	0	745
2020	13	89	1	598	2	0	1	0	704
2021	13	71	1	556	2	1	1	0	645
2022	9	55	0	478	1	0	5	0	548
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	547	547
2024	6	57	0	442	0	0	8	0	513

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Gil Garcetti Learning Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1005	41.0	24.5	n/a
1989	941	40.0	23.5	n/a
1990	1057	42.0	25.1	n/a
1991	1175	48.0	24.4	n/a
1992	1177	48.8	24.1	95
1993	1149	45.0	25.5	95
1994	1175	43.5	27.0	95
1995	1072	42.0	25.5	95
1996	1072	42.0	25.5	95
1997	1089	47.0	23.2	94.9
1998	1104	51.0	21.6	94.9
1999	1141	59.0	19.3	94.9
2000	1165	59.5	19.6	96.7
2001	1159	61.0	19.0	98.8
2002	1232	61.5	20.0	97.9
2003	1232	61.5	20.0	97.9
2004	1236	60.5	20.4	97.7
2005	1189	60.0	19.8	96.6
2006	1148	55.0	20.9	89
2007	1079	53.0	20.4	94.7
2008	1021	59.5	17.2	98.5
2009	1005	52.0	17.9	95.8
2010	957	45.0	21.2	98.2
2011	1058	n/a	n/a	54.1
2012	1044	39.0	26.7	n/a
2013	808	33.5	24.1	76.2
2014	856	33.5	25.5	72.2
2015	803	33.0	24.3	86.2
2016	857	35.0	24.4	91.1
2017	859	36.0	23.8	88.5
2018	806	35.0	23.0	95.4
2019	745	33.0	22.5	95.6
2020	704	n/a	n/a	97.2
2021	645	30.5	21.1	98
2022	548	29.5	18.5	97.4
2023	547	28.0	19.5	97.8
2024	513	27.0	19.0	99

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 Gil Garcetti Learning Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1005	41.0	24.5	n/a
1989	941	40.0	23.5	n/a
1990	1057	42.0	25.1	n/a
1991	1175	48.0	24.4	n/a
1992	1177	48.8	24.1	95
1993	1149	45.0	25.5	95
1994	1175	43.5	27.0	95
1995	1072	42.0	25.5	95
1996	1072	42.0	25.5	95
1997	1089	47.0	23.2	94.9
1998	1104	51.0	21.6	94.9
1999	1141	59.0	19.3	94.9
2000	1165	59.5	19.6	96.7
2001	1159	61.0	19.0	98.8
2002	1232	61.5	20.0	97.9
2003	1232	61.5	20.0	97.9
2004	1236	60.5	20.4	97.7
2005	1189	60.0	19.8	96.6
2006	1148	55.0	20.9	89
2007	1079	53.0	20.4	94.7
2008	1021	59.5	17.2	98.5
2009	1005	52.0	17.9	95.8
2010	957	45.0	21.2	98.2
2011	1058	n/a	n/a	54.1
2012	1044	39.0	26.7	n/a
2013	808	33.5	24.1	76.2
2014	856	33.5	25.5	72.2
2015	803	33.0	24.3	86.2
2016	857	35.0	24.4	91.1
2017	859	36.0	23.8	88.5
2018	806	35.0	23.0	95.4
2019	745	33.0	22.5	95.6
2020	704	n/a	n/a	97.2
2021	645	30.5	21.1	98
2022	548	29.5	18.5	97.4
2023	547	28.0	19.5	97.8
2024	513	27.0	19.0	99

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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