Serving 135 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Marlton 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marlton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Marlton's student population of 135 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
135 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
School Motto
Ready For The World
School Rankings
Marlton 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 Marlton is 0.45, 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
#9477 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
70%
56%
Black
25%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Los Angeles Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marlton's ranking?
Marlton is ranked #9477 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marlton?
The graduation rate of Marlton is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Marlton?
135 students attend Marlton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Marlton students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marlton?
Marlton has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Marlton offer ?
Marlton offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Marlton part of?
Marlton is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Marlton located?
Marlton 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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