Is Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary a good school?

Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary ranks in the bottom 8.2% of California elementary schools.

How many students attend Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 443 students attended Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary?

Students at Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary are 88% Hispanic, 11% African American.

What schools do graduates of Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary attend?

Students who attend Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Manual Arts Senior High

Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary

Summary:

Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, California, serving 460 students in grades K-5. 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.

Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of California elementary schools, with a 0-star rating in recent years. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly lower than the Los Angeles Unified and California state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 20.43% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 43.06% for Los Angeles Unified and 47.04% for California. The school also has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 97.61% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 14.7% in 2017-2018 to 33.7% in 2022-2023. This rate is higher than the nearby Normandie Avenue Elementary (32.0%) and Fifty-Second Street Elementary (48.3%). The school's student-teacher ratio has also fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 20 to 24.2 students per teacher, which is generally higher than the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public K-5

4410 Orchard Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90037-3018

(323) 235-8350

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
5381^st of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,267

Students who attend Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary usually attend:

High:

Manual Arts Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 20.1

Number of students: 443

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

87.6%

African American:

11.1%

Two or more races:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary ranks worse than 91.8% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 472^nd among 486 ranked elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.01. (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 (87.6%), African American (11.1%), two or more races (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 97.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary is 20.1. 263 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary employs 22 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary is $10,267. 371 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary 5381^st of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary 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 Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2015	15.35	5070^th	5611	9.6%
2016	19.81	4635^th	5614	17.4%
2017	17.85	4876^th	5692	14.3%
2018	14.36	5148^th	5662	9.1%
2019	11.82	5462^nd	5789	5.6%
2022	13.17	5517^th	5883	6.2%
2023	15.27	5298^th	5874	9.8%
2024	14.01	5381^st	5862	8.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	18.39	3127^th	3246	3.7%
2019	26.00	2784^th	3275	15.0%
2022	23.87	3009^th	3311	9.1%
2023	26.42	2787^th	3250	14.2%
2024	28.72	2629^th	3160	16.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	21.26	4385^th	5084	13.7%
2019	17.73	4704^th	5173	9.1%
2022	17.43	4809^th	5264	8.6%
2023	21.03	4631^st	5374	13.8%
2024	19.29	4834^th	5511	12.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	13.42	5034^th	5413	7.0%
2019	10.62	5282^nd	5492	3.8%
2022	15.19	5175^th	5635	8.2%
2023	15.11	5134^th	5617	8.6%
2024	12.90	5289^th	5605	5.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	18.34	2034^th	2128	4.4%
2019	18.26	2434^th	2585	5.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	17.44	4790^th	5431	11.8%
2019	14.70	5076^th	5510	7.9%
2022	13.07	5370^th	5663	5.2%
2023	16.55	5035^th	5650	10.9%
2024	16.38	5040^th	5636	10.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	30.42	467^th	663	29.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	20.62	4209^th	4830	12.9%
2019	17.48	4533^rd	4963	8.7%
2022	18.87	4591^st	5084	9.7%
2023	23.98	4188^th	5098	17.9%
2024	21.51	4369^th	5102	14.4%

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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 Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2013	0	66	2	406	0	0	0	474
2014	2	44	0	433	2	0	0	481
2015	8	37	0	445	0	5	0	495
2016	7	38	1	462	1	6	0	515
2017	11	44	0	471	2	1	0	529
2018	8	40	0	475	0	0	0	523
2019	8	43	0	484	0	0	0	535
2020	6	40	0	495	0	1	0	542
2021	3	37	0	457	0	3	0	500
2022	1	37	0	400	0	4	0	442
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	460	460
2024	2	49	1	388	0	3	0	443

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 Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	474	20.0	23.7	83.8
2014	481	22.5	21.3	93.1
2015	495	22.0	22.5	93.3
2016	515	22.0	23.4	95.9
2017	529	23.0	23.0	92.1
2018	523	24.0	21.7	96.7
2019	535	25.0	21.4	95.7
2020	542	n/a	n/a	97.6
2021	500	24.0	20.8	97.8
2022	442	22.0	20.0	98
2023	460	19.0	24.2	97.6
2024	443	22.0	20.1	97.7

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 Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	474	20.0	23.7	83.8
2014	481	22.5	21.3	93.1
2015	495	22.0	22.5	93.3
2016	515	22.0	23.4	95.9
2017	529	23.0	23.0	92.1
2018	523	24.0	21.7	96.7
2019	535	25.0	21.4	95.7
2020	542	n/a	n/a	97.6
2021	500	24.0	20.8	97.8
2022	442	22.0	20.0	98
2023	460	19.0	24.2	97.6
2024	443	22.0	20.1	97.7

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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