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Bryson Avenue Elementary School

4470 Missouri Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 737 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bryson Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 737 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bryson Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Bryson Avenue Elementary School's student population of 737 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
737 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
Excellence, Every Day, for Every Child!

School Rankings

Bryson Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bryson Avenue Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1876 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
56%
34%
57%
47%
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
98%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bryson Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Bryson Avenue Elementary School is ranked #1876 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bryson Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Bryson Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kipp Corazon Academy, Paseo Del Rey Fundamental by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bryson Avenue Elementary School?
737 students attend Bryson Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Bryson Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bryson Avenue Elementary School?
Bryson Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bryson Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Bryson Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bryson Avenue Elementary School part of?
Bryson Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 737 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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