Maywood Elementary School

5200 Cudahy Ave.
Maywood, CA 90270
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 455 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Maywood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 455 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Maywood Elementary School's student population of 455 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
455 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Maywood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maywood 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)
#3551 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
38%
33%
48%
47%
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
98%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Maywood Elementary School's ranking?
Maywood Elementary School is ranked #3551 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Maywood Elementary School?
455 students attend Maywood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Maywood Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maywood Elementary School?
Maywood Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Maywood Elementary School offer ?
Maywood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Maywood Elementary School part of?
Maywood Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 455 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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