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Denker Avenue Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 784 students

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4 stars

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Posted August 4, 2011

Denker is under new leadership as of July 29, 2011, and the teaching staff is wonderful. It is a school you definitely want to checkout.


Posted October 12, 2009

zero score! This school is terrible and the administration dept. is not competent and they could care less about the students! Complain all you want and they fall on deaf ears... guess it because they are part of the LAUSD failing system. Sad but true.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 17, 2008

Denker Ave. is a wonderful schoolthat offers students a welcoming environment and motivated teachers that care about their student's academic success. The only thing that the school is lacking is support from parents. The school has a wonderful PTA president but they lack parents who are willing to take the time to participate in their children education
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 9, 2008

I am a parent of a student that went to Denker for the Pre-K program with Mrs. Snow and Kindergarden with Mrs. Morihara and I have to say I was very please with both teachers and Denker Elementary School. They put a lot of effort in teaching their students. When ever there I had a question or concern, I asked the teachers and got an answer. As parents we can not just stand, watch and expect our kids to be the best in school without our involvement. Volunteering or helping in/out of our kids classroom is very important. Unfortunately our family had to move but I would've like her to finish all her elementary there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 5, 2006

The school is good overall. They do have a big security flaw in their afterschool program. Teachers are OK some better or worse than others. Parents get involved to a certain level but most do not speak up when they see something wrong.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 3, 2006

I love this school because is always informing all parents of programs that can help students. They are very involved with the kids.
—Submitted by Mayra, a parent


Posted September 7, 2005

My children attended this school for 4 years. The school has progressed tremendously from 4 years ago. The school does offer an after school program for those students that are behind, however the quality of the program is not that great. This program was not beneficial for my daughter. Extracurricular activities are rare, with the exception of music. Parent's are very involved here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 2, 2005

I really love this school. My son is in kinder and I really like the response with his teacher. Her name is Mrs.Gutierez. I just hope that my daughter gets her next year. The programs they offer here are great too. So if your moving to this area and considering Denker I highly recommend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 3, 2004

This is an excellent, no nonsense school that puts the kids to the books to learn, learn, learn. While most of the children are from low income, minority homes these are some of the brightest stars. The staff is committed and most of the teachers have many years of experience at this school. I would like to see more beauty in the school surroundings. The PTA could paint flowers or pixs of children on the buildings instead of paying $$$ to have a DJ and balloons go up in the air. Area schools such as Torrance District have beautiful schools that have better play equipment and the schools just look inviting. Children feel what they see. I do believe this is an awesome school and while we are one of the few to have a choice we chose this public school instead of private for all that it has to offer the children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 29, 2003

This school has very low parent help!
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

The API reflects year-over-year schools performance based on STAR test score results from spring 2012.

This school's
API score

841

Change from
2011 to 2012

+2

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

7 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

9 / 10


API Growth scores over time

Did this school meet the API goal this year?
The state goal for API is 800. All schools that are below 800 are assigned an API improvement target each year.
  • This school met the state goal of 800.

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In addition to schoolwide API scores, each student subgroup receives an API score.
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The state goal for the API is 800. All the student subgroups at a school that are below 800 are assigned an API improvement target each year.
  • This school met all student subgroup API targets for 2012

This school's
API score

841

What is the API?
The Academic Performance Index (API) is a single number assigned to each school by the California Department of Education to measure overall school performance and improvement over time on statewide testing. The API ranges from 200 and 1000, with 800 as the state goal for all schools.
Change from
2011 to 2012

+2

Change from 2011 to 2012
Comparing the API Growth to the Base shows whether or not this school’s test score performance improved between Spring 2011 and Spring 2012. The API ranges between 200 and 1000, with 800 as the statewide goal for all schools. Schools scoring below an 800 are given at least a 5 point target for the next year.
API Statewide Rank
(2011)

7 / 10

API Statewide Rank (2011)
The API Statewide Rank ranges from 1 to 10. A rank of 10, for example, means that the school’s API fell into the top 10% of all schools in the state with a comparable grade range. The 2011 rank is based on results from tests students took in Spring 2011.
API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

9 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)
The API Similar Schools Rank ranges from 1 to 10. It shows how the school compares to other schools with similar student demographic profiles. The California Department of Education uses parent education level, poverty level, student ethnicity and other data to identify similar schools.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
60%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
69%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2012.

139 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
38%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

140 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
69%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2012.

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
63%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
74%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
38%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
54%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
38%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students64%
Females70%
Males58%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino53%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Non-economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability66%
English learner67%
Fluent-English proficient and English only60%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate44%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)69%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state61%

Math

All Students67%
Females64%
Males69%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino60%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Non-economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability68%
English learner74%
Fluent-English proficient and English only60%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate60%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)60%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state67%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students44%
Females51%
Males38%
African American23%
Asian74%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino39%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged39%
Non-economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability44%
English learner23%
Fluent-English proficient and English only53%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate21%
Parent education - high school graduate38%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)43%
Parent education - college graduate60%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state49%

Math

All Students76%
Females75%
Males78%
African American46%
Asian96%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability76%
English learner68%
Fluent-English proficient and English only80%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate71%
Parent education - high school graduate79%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)66%
Parent education - college graduate80%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state81%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students62%
Females68%
Males52%
African American48%
Asian80%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino58%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability63%
English learner47%
Fluent-English proficient and English only68%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate43%
Parent education - high school graduate67%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)63%
Parent education - college graduate67%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state63%

Math

All Students72%
Females69%
Males76%
African American60%
Asian92%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Non-economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability73%
English learner63%
Fluent-English proficient and English only75%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate62%
Parent education - high school graduate73%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)74%
Parent education - college graduate92%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state63%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students69%
Females78%
Males59%
African American75%
Asian75%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino68%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Non-economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability70%
English learner28%
Fluent-English proficient and English only76%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented81%
Parent education - not a high school graduate68%
Parent education - high school graduate50%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)71%
Parent education - college graduate89%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state64%

Math

All Students77%
Females78%
Males76%
African American58%
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability79%
English learner61%
Fluent-English proficient and English only80%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented88%
Parent education - not a high school graduate77%
Parent education - high school graduate68%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)88%
Parent education - college graduate89%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state60%

Science

All Students62%
Females67%
Males56%
African American67%
Asian69%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino58%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Non-economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability62%
English learner17%
Fluent-English proficient and English only70%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented81%
Parent education - not a high school graduate59%
Parent education - high school graduate55%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)71%
Parent education - college graduate79%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state44%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic or Latino 65% 49%
Asian 19% 8%
African American 9% 7%
Filipino 2% 3%
Multiple or No Response 2% 3%
White 2% 28%
Pacific Islander 1% 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
English language learners 143%N/A24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 266%N/A52%
Source: 1 CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Source: 2 NCES, 2008-2009

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 77% 85%
Korean 16% 1%
Japanese 3% 0%
All other non-English languages 2% 1%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 1% 1%
Vietnamese 1% 2%
Cantonese 0% 2%
Punjabi 0% 1%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Average class size

  This school District averageState average
Average class size 21N/A25
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 12N/A11
Average years teaching 12N/A13
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Full credential 98%N/A96%
Emergency credential or waiver 0%N/A2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Cindy Ahn
Special schedule
  • Year-round
Fax number
  • (310) 324-6949
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1620 West 162nd Street
Gardena, CA 90247
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Phone: (310) 327-9420

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