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Maurice Sendak Elementary

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 11414 West Tiara Street, North Hollywood, CA 91601-1123

(818) 509-3400 · sendakelementary.org/

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4/10
#3659
Rank 3659 out of 5,722
Top 64%
English Language Arts4/10 · #3772 · 34th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #3245 · 43rd percentile
Science3/10 · #4184 · 25th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

North Hollywood is a neighborhood in constant flux — creative, dense, and increasingly popular with young families priced out of trendier parts of LA — and Maurice Sendak Elementary sits right in the middle of that energy. The school shows some strength in math relative to its other subjects, though families should go in with eyes open about where it's still growing academically. It's a solid fit for parents who are engaged and looking to be part of a school community they can help shape, rather than one that's already fully polished.

Student Demographics

203 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
172 (85%)
White
18 (9%)
African American
5 (2%)
Other
8 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners126 (62%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged195 (96%)
Students with Disabilities43 (21%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

421
Enrollment
19.5
Teachers (FTE)
21.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
15.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #338 · 94th percentile

287 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found