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Los Angeles County school performance
El Segundo Unified is a good district.
Reading and math results average to the 95th percentile among California school districts.
75.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is holding steady.
73.5% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up.
| Current Reading Proficiency | 75.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 73.5% |
| District Reading Rank | 60 / 977 (94th percentile) |
| District Math Rank | 47 / 977 (95th percentile) |
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Spend per Student | $16,247 |
| Schools in District | 4 |
| Student Enrollment | 3,462 |
| Low-Income Students | 418 (12.0%) |
| English Learners | 54 (1.6%) |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.3 points from last year and fell 0.2 points over the full period. Math rose 3.3 points from last year and rose 3.2 points over the full period.
Board Members
| name | elected | up for re-election |
|---|---|---|
Frank C. Glynn - Member Frank has a history of volunteerism and engagement with the schools and community of El Segundo. He has been a member of the El Segundo Rotary club since 1996 and is proud to have served with many great community leaders and former school board members. He served as a coach in AYSO for many seasons sharing his passion for soccer with teams from U6 to U12. Frank served 4 terms on the ESUSD Facility Advisory Committee in two different bond construction programs, he has also served as President of the El Segundo Ed! Foundation. [email protected] | N/A | N/A |
Meredith J. Beachly - Member Frank has a history of volunteerism and engagement with the schools and community of El Segundo. He has been a member of the El Segundo Rotary club since 1996 and is proud to have served with many great community leaders and former school board members. He served as a coach in AYSO for many seasons sharing his passion for soccer with teams from U6 to U12. Frank served 4 terms on the ESUSD Facility Advisory Committee in two different bond construction programs, he has also served as President of the El Segundo Ed! Foundation. [email protected] | N/A | N/A |
Tracey I. Miller-Zarneke - President For more than a decade prior to her term on the Board of Education, Tracey Miller-Zarneke served our school community in a number of leadership roles including PTA President and School Site Council President (CSS); Program Chair for Character Counts and Grades of Green (CSS); Chairperson for Parents on Campus (ESMS); and Parliamentarian for the El Segundo District PTA Council. She played a key role in bringing Green Ribbon accreditation to CSS; earned PTA Honorary Service Awards at both CSS and ESMS, as well as a Continuing Service Award at CSS; served on the district level Technology Committee; and held long-standing membership in the Superintendent’s Roundtable through the El Segundo Education Foundation. Since her election to the Board in 2018, Tracey has also served as a Director and President of the Los Angeles County Trustees Association and has advocated for legislative support for public education at both the State and Federal levels. [email protected] | N/A | N/A |
Dieema A. Wheaton - Vice President Actively involved in the schools since 2011, Dieema moved to El Segundo with her husband, Andrew, and three children in 2014. She is an active volunteer both for the schools and in the community. Dieema and her daughters volunteer for the National Charity League where she has held the positions of Vice President of Communications and Grade Level Advisor. Dieema is proud to serve on the ESUSD Board where she will work to achieve continued excellence at our schools through compassion, empathy, and dedication. [email protected] | N/A | N/A |
Expand for details on low-income and english learner performance
Reading Proficiency Scores
Comparison of low-income and English learner groups using district-level CAASPP proficiency data.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students trail other students by 18.9 points in reading. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
English Learners vs English Native
8.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 77.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
Math Proficiency Scores
Comparison of low-income and English learner groups using district-level CAASPP proficiency data.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students trail other students by 28.0 points in math. It widened over the period shown.
English Learners vs English Native
17.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 74.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
District School Map
Schools in this district, color-coded by reading proficiency.
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Schools
Understanding this district
How does El Segundo Unified rank in California?
El Segundo Unified ranks No. 60 of 977 in reading and No. 47 of 977 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare districts across all district types.
How much do results vary between El Segundo Unified’s schools?
Among the 2 schools serving K–5, proficiency ranges from 76.3% to 77.9% in reading and 79.2% to 81.5% in math.
See the district’s schoolsAre results improving across El Segundo Unified’s schools?
Over 2024–2026, reading proficiency rose at 3 of 4 schools with results covering that full period; math rose at 4 of 4.
Compare school trendsHow do low-income students in El Segundo Unified compare with other districts?
Low-income reading proficiency is 59.0%, compared with 35.1% at a typical California unified district. In math, it is 48.8%, compared with 23.6%.
See student-group resultsWhich districts should I compare with El Segundo Unified?
Unified districts in Los Angeles County. Peers have the closest enrollment sizes.
| District | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| El Segundo UnifiedThis district | 73.5% | 75.7% |
| Beverly Hills Unified | 68.7% | 75.5% |
| San Marino Unified | 87.5% | 85.1% |
How we compare low-income results
“Typical” is the median across 339 California unified districts with 2026 results, a reported low-income population, and at least 20 low-income tested students in each subject. Each district counts once. This compares proficiency for low-income students, rather than the gap between income groups.
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