Address 731 North Detroit St
Los Angeles, CA Phone (323) 938-6275 School District Los Angeles Unified School District Grades Served KG-5 |
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Melrose Avenue Elementary School
7 out of 10
School FactsSchool Facts| | | Total Enrollment | 212 | 823 | | Students per Teacher | 15.1 | 20.2 | | Expenditure per Student | $11,696 | $12,112 | | Students in Free Lunch Program | 71% | 1% |
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Melrose Avenue Elementary School: 3.8
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Posted April 1, 2008
My daughter's first experience in a school setting was last year in the pre-k program at Melrose. Initially she had a tough time adjusting, but I couldn't have asked for more supportive teachers. They...
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| Posted April 1, 2008
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My daughter's first experience in a school setting was last year in the pre-k program at Melrose. Initially she had a tough time adjusting, but I couldn't have asked for more supportive teachers. They went above and beyond to help her through this difficult period. I had planned to send her to private school for kindergarten, but opted to re-enroll at Melrose because of her outstanding pre-k experience. She particularly enjoys the arts program, hands on science, and computer lab. The principal is incredible! She is genuinely concerned about this school, its students; and parents. Her enthusiasm, involvement and optimism are contagious, and very much appreciated by the Melrose Elementary School community. I truly believe that Melrose Elementary is destined to do great things with Ms. Lucas at the helm.
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| Posted March 28, 2008
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My son is a kindergartener and we are having the best experience. Here's the skinny: 805 API (up over 100 points in the last two years), committed to incorporating the arts (visual, dance, theater, band), free after-school Champions (national program) care until 6:00 PM and Journalism Book Clubs lead by our principal who is approachable and outstanding; a committed experienced staff, a spacious campus with a state-of-the art computer lab, librarian, auditorium... monthly tours are available. You can call the school for more details.
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| Posted July 31, 2007
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I like that the Melrose is so small and the teachers really care. My daughter loves the art programs and is very happy.
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| Posted June 20, 2007
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My son just completed second grade at Melrose. I may be moving and was referred to this page by his teacher to help me find a quality school. My son has been at Melrose since Kindergarten. The school was under the directorship of an embattled principal who lasted only that year. For the last two years, the new principal, Mr Velasco, has taken the reins of the school, and working closely with staff and parents, has turned test scores around, expanded the arts program, is working toward funding additional playground equipment, and is always looking for ways to provide more quality teaching materials for students. There are good and not-so-good teachers, but I have met and worked with many of them, and I can tell you that the majority hold the children's interest as a priority one. If I could tell you one thing about Melrose today, it would be that they care.
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| Posted September 13, 2006
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I do not think responsibility is there. People come to get a paycheck only.
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| Posted June 6, 2006
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The teachers never gave up. There was low moral, but the students always came first. There are plenty of resources and nothing was given up to focus on low test scores. There was and is an arts program which offers theater, dance, and visual arts. There was and is an orchestra program. I know of other schools that do not offer such programs unless parents pay for those services.
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| Posted May 8, 2006
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I recently switched my Son from a private preschool to the Melrose Pre-K program and has improved in all academic aspects. The patience of the teachers and staff has made a positive affect on him at home and in his self esteem that he did not get at the private school.
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| Posted May 6, 2006
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It's a great school; incredibly committed staff :-)
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| Posted April 17, 2006
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I am very happy with Melrose Avenue Elementary School. Parent involvement is encouraged through education, forums & information. The principal & staff are available & interested in our children. I really appreciate the fact that I know many of the staff & children by name. It is very family oriented. I was especially impressed with the Pre-K program, which was my introduction to the school. I think it is imortant for us to learn how we can help in our children's education, as parents. Being a part of the school & community is a big part of what I like about Melrose Avenue Elementary School, Principal Velasco & Staff!
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| Posted April 17, 2006
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I am very happy with Melrose Avenue Elementary School. Parent involvement is encouraged through education, forums & information. The principal & staff are available & interested in our children. I really appreciate the fact that I know many of the staff & children by name. It is very family oriented. I was especially impressed with the Pre-K program, which was my introduction to the school. I think it is imortant for us to learn how we can help in our children's education, as parents. Being a part of the school & community is a big part of what I like about Melrose Avenue Elementary School, Principal Velasco & Staff!
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| Posted April 17, 2006
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I am very happy with Melrose Avenue Elementary School. Parent involvement is encouraged through education, forums & information. The principal & staff are available & interested in our children. I really appreciate the fact that I know many of the staff & children by name. It is very family oriented. I was especially impressed with the Pre-K program, which was my introduction to the school. I think it is imortant for us to learn how we can help in our children's education, as parents. Being a part of the school & community is a big part of what I like about Melrose Avenue Elementary School, Principal Velasco & Staff!
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| Posted April 17, 2006
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I am very happy with Melrose Avenue Elementary School. Parent involvement is encouraged through education, forums & information. The principal & staff are available & interested in our children. I really appreciate the fact that I know many of the staff & children by name. It is very family oriented. I was especially impressed with the Pre-K program, which was my introduction to the school. I think it is imortant for us to learn how we can help in our children's education, as parents. Being a part of the school & community is a big part of what I like about Melrose Avenue Elementary School, Principal Velasco & Staff!
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| Posted April 17, 2006
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I am very happy with Melrose Avenue Elementary School. Parent involvement is encouraged through education, forums & information. The principal & staff are available & interested in our children. I really appreciate the fact that I know many of the staff & children by name. It is very family oriented. I was especially impressed with the Pre-K program, which was my introduction to the school. I think it is imortant for us to learn how we can help in our children's education, as parents. Being a part of the school & community is a big part of what I like about Melrose Avenue Elementary School, Principal Velasco & Staff!
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| Posted April 17, 2006
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I am very happy with Melrose Avenue Elementary School. Parent involvement is encouraged through education, forums & information. The principal & staff are available & interested in our children. I really appreciate the fact that I know many of the staff & children by name. It is very family oriented. I was especially impressed with the Pre-K program, which was my introduction to the school. I think it is imortant for us to learn how we can help in our children's education, as parents. Being a part of the school & community is a big part of what I like about Melrose Avenue Elementary School, Principal Velasco & Staff!
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| Posted April 17, 2006
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I am very happy with Melrose Avenue Elementary School. Parent involvement is encouraged through education, forums & information. The principal & staff are available & interested in our children. I really appreciate the fact that I know many of the staff & children by name. It is very family oriented. I was especially impressed with the Pre-K program, which was my introduction to the school. I think it is imortant for us to learn how we can help in our children's education, as parents. Being a part of the school & community is a big part of what I like about Melrose Avenue Elementary School, Principal Velasco & Staff!
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| Posted April 6, 2006
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The programs is very good for a public school. The school is an arts program school and they do a wonderful job of getting the kids involved. There seems to be a lot of parent involvment compared to other schools in the area.
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| Posted January 11, 2006
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We moved our child there in sept. 2004 And were stunned with new principal. Lots of big talk, but no real compassion and empathy for children. Pure administrator. Coolness trickled down to the teachers, who seemed to stop caring. Great assistant principal mrs. Palmer, though, smart/caring/loving, which helped a lot. The school has virtually no resources. They eliminated all the 'extras' to work on low test scores. Too many kids were english learners. The school is a concrete jungle, no after-school resources to speak of. No quiet place indoors to do homework after school. Crummy lunch area. We finally transferred him to another school 18n 2005 near work. Melrose is a miserable place!
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| Posted November 18, 2005
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This is a wonderful neighborhood school, with great, motivated teachers who give the extra mile in everything they do.
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| Posted July 26, 2005
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The principal encourages parent involvement. The pre school, all day kindergarten and first grade offer a caring classroom and challenging curriculum. A wonderful alternative to private!
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| Posted April 26, 2005
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Melrose Avenue Elementary could be one of the best schools, but the district has not provided the school with adequate leadership. The school went from a leader who took too much control to one that takes no control and does not follow through on any thing.
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| Posted April 26, 2005
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I have to disagree with the comment regarding a weak arts program. I have been involved with other schools in the district and I think the arts program is great! We are very lucky here to have any type of art program. We have visual art, theater and dance. I don't know many schools that offer such programs. The leadership is lacking, but the teachers and office staff are great.
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| Posted April 14, 2005
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I wnat to love this school because it's close. there are many parents in the neighborhood who would love to enroll their children in this school but are scared to becasue the principal does not want to work with parents. This is a big draw back. A large percentage of the students are bussed in because local parents are made to feel uncomfortable by the office workers. The campus grounds are always a mess. The arts and p.e. programs were minimal. My children came home with a couple of simple art projects. I am not aware of any formal sports activities perhaps because my children were in the lower grades. I now have my children in a school where parents are asked to volunteer their time and their seems to be much more in terms of music (everyday) and some very elaborate art projects.
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| Posted January 10, 2005
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My daughter is currently enjoying the pre-school program at Melrose Avenue School. It's fabulous, an absolute jewel! The teachers are both beyond wonderful and my daughter is learning and creating and making friends. I would recommend the pre-school program at the school highly.
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| Posted January 10, 2005
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teachers are great, and very cooperative, but the extracurricular programs are lacking very much. there is not much integration of diversity in the school. i find that like most of the other public schools in the area, the influence of hispanic culture dominates the student body and everything in the school. i am hispanic, as well as a mix of other races, we speak several languages in our house, but we speak and write english in the proper british form. hispanics are the majority, but we are still in the united states, and i feel that we are moving away from that foundation.
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| Posted January 10, 2005
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not enough diversity, and administration is weak in terms of communicating directly with parents. the teachers are great.
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| Posted September 28, 2003
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School has state of the art technology program, new Kirk Douglas playground, Arts Prototype program, Nutrition program, well-disciplined students, monthly multicultural assemblies, high standards for students, improved daily attendance (over 95%).
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