Overview

Taper Avenue Elementary School is a magnet school in Los Angeles, CA, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 640 elementary schools in Los Angeles Unified School District.
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School Rating

Taper Avenue Elementary School is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in California with the same grade levels.
7/10
GreatSchools Rating

Rating Factors

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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School

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Neighborhood

1824 Taper Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90731
School leader: Principal Garcia
310-892-9056
(310) 548-4485
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