Serving 83 students in grades Kindergarten-10, Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 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)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-10
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center's student population of 83 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-10
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center is 0.33, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7692 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
81%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center's ranking?
Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center is ranked #7692 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center?
83 students attend Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center?
Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center offer ?
Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-10
What school district is Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center part of?
Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center located?
Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center is located in the Pico Union neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 10 other public schools located in Pico Union.
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