Allen (Decima M.) Elementary School

About Allen (Decima M.) Elementary School

Allen (Decima M.) Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of the city of Los Angeles, California. It is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District and serves students in grades K-5. The school has a diverse student population, with students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and countries.
The school provides a comprehensive educational program for its students, with an emphasis on academic excellence and social responsibility. The curriculum includes core subjects such as math, science, language arts, and social studies, as well as a variety of elective classes. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and art.
At Allen (Decima M.) Elementary School, teachers and staff strive to create a safe and nurturing learning environment for all students. The school has a strong commitment to helping each student reach their full potential and to preparing them for success in their future endeavors.

Address:	875 W. Angus Ave. San Bruno, CA 94066
Phone:	(650) 624-3140
Site:	irwinelementary.org
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	378 students

Overview Allen (Decima M.) Elementary School

Allen (Decima M.) Elementary School serves 378 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Allen (Decima M.) Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Allen (Decima M.) Elementary School

Allen (Decima M.) Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Allen (Decima M.) Elementary School is 0.60, 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.