Serving 491 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Gerald A. Lawson Academy Of The Arts Math And Sci 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 13% (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 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gerald A. Lawson Academy Of The Arts Math And Sci's student population of 491 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
491 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Huskies
School Rankings
Gerald A. Lawson Academy Of The Arts Math And Sci ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gerald A. Lawson Academy Of The Arts Math And Sci is 0.30, 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
#8568 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
83%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Gerald A. Lawson Academy Of The Arts Math And Sci's ranking?
Gerald A. Lawson Academy Of The Arts Math And Sci is ranked #8568 out of 9,523 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?
13% 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 Gerald A. Lawson Academy Of The Arts Math And Sci?
491 students attend Gerald A. Lawson Academy Of The Arts Math And Sci.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Gerald A. Lawson Academy Of The Arts Math And Sci students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gerald A. Lawson Academy Of The Arts Math And Sci?
Gerald A. Lawson Academy Of The Arts Math And Sci has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gerald A. Lawson Academy Of The Arts Math And Sci offer ?
Gerald A. Lawson Academy Of The Arts Math And Sci offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Gerald A. Lawson Academy Of The Arts Math And Sci part of?
Gerald A. Lawson Academy Of The Arts Math And Sci is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Gerald A. Lawson Academy Of The Arts Math And Sci located?
Gerald A. Lawson Academy Of The Arts Math And Sci is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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