Juarez (Benito) Elementary School

About Juarez (Benito) Elementary School

Juarez (Benito) Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of the City of Los Angeles. It serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th grade, and is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. The school is named after Benito Juarez, a former president of Mexico and a hero of the Mexican people.
At Juarez Elementary, the goal is to provide a safe and nurturing learning environment that encourages academic excellence, social responsibility, and cultural awareness. The school offers a variety of programs and activities to engage students and promote academic achievement. These include a Dual Language Immersion Program, which allows students to learn both English and Spanish, and a variety of after-school and extracurricular activities.
In addition to its academic programs, Juarez Elementary also offers a variety of services to support the needs of its students and their families. These services include counseling, health and wellness programs, and family support services.
The staff at Juarez Elementary is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential and become successful members of society. The school is committed to providing a quality education that prepares students for the future.

Address:	11939 Aclare St. Cerritos, CA 90703
Phone:	(562) 229-7870
Site:	juarezes.us
Grades:	K – 6
Enrollment:	325 students

Overview Juarez (Benito) Elementary School

Juarez (Benito) Elementary School serves 325 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Juarez (Benito) Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year. The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1. Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Juarez (Benito) Elementary School

Juarez (Benito) Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Juarez (Benito) Elementary School is 0.56, 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.