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Melvin Avenue Elementary

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 7700 Melvin Avenue, Reseda, CA 91335-2327

(818) 886-7171 · www.melvinmustangs.net

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5/10
#3246
Rank 3246 out of 5,722
Top 57%
English Language Arts5/10 · #3431 · 40th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #3017 · 47th percentile
Science4/10 · #3406 · 39th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Melvin Avenue Elementary sits in Reseda, a working-class San Fernando Valley neighborhood with a strong Latino community feel and a no-fuss, family-oriented vibe. The school lands in the middle of the pack statewide, with math being a relative strength, and it tends to draw families who are rooted in the area and value a close-knit school community over flashy rankings. Reseda itself is the kind of place where neighbors know each other, local taquerias and parks are part of daily life, and families are generally looking for a stable, familiar school close to home.

Student Demographics

172 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
135 (78%)
Asian
15 (9%)
White
7 (4%)
African American
4 (2%)
Filipino
4 (2%)
Other
7 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners69 (40%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged153 (89%)
Students with Disabilities34 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

379
Enrollment
20
Teachers (FTE)
18.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
14.8
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 Programs9/10 · #1188 · 80th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found