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Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary

4410 Orchard Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90037

About Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary

Los Angeles, California's Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary is a public elementary school. It is in a big city and is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. The school has about 443 students in grades Kindergarten through 5. The school says that the student-teacher ratio is about 20:1, which is in line with the district average. It has about 22 full-time teachers. The student body is mostly made up of minorities and is similar to the community around it. There are 49% female and 51% male students. About 98% of the students come from low-income families, which means that many of them are taking part in Title I and other federally funded programs that are meant to help them catch up on their schoolwork and get extra help with their studies. At Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary, the main focus of instruction is on basic reading and math skills, as well as social-emotional learning and targeted interventions. According to data from U.S. News, about 16% of students are good at math and 20% are good at English Language Arts. Both of these numbers are lower than the state averages.

Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary Contact Information

Address

4410 Orchard Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90037

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Phone

(323) 235-8350

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 16%
Reading 20%
State average proficiency is 16% in Math and 20% in Reading.
22
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
443
Total Students
$103753
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5109 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:23 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 0.45%
Asian 0.23%
Hispanic 87.58%
Black 11.06%
Two+ Races 0.68%
Native Am. 0%
White
0.45%
Asian
0.23%
Hispanic
87.58%
Black
11.06%
Two+ Races
0.68%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 443
48.98%
217 Female
51.02%
226 Male

Student Population

443 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

515 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

There is a lot of excitement at Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary in Los Angeles, California! The school is now taking registrations for summer school, which will give students a fun and interesting way to learn. Parents can also sign their kids up for the Robotics Team or look into the STEAM program, which is all about science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.

The school is dedicated to helping each child grow in a healthy, friendly, and smart way. Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary is making a supportive place for students to do well in school, make friends, and deal with their feelings by offering a variety of programs and activities. The school's motto, "Healthy, Friendly, Smart," shows how much it cares about making the community a good place for everyone.

FAQ

Q1. What does Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary do to make students more curious about learning?

Ans. Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary encourages curiosity by using interesting lessons, teaching through discussion, and giving students chances to think about things outside of what they learn in class.

Q2. What kind of learning does Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary focus on?

Ans. Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary encourages students to ask questions, work with others, and think about how far they've come to support active learning.

Q3. What does Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary do to help students with different learning styles?

Ans. Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary changes how it teaches and gives advice so that students with different learning needs feel supported and able to learn.

Q4. How do you talk to families?

Ans. Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary values open communication by giving families updates, progress reports, and chances to get involved.

Q5. What values are upheld all year long?

Ans. The school says that respect, responsibility, and perseverance are important values for students to learn.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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