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632 North Avenue 50, Los Angeles, CA 90042-3205
Summary
Aldama Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 55th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 47.3% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 41.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 47.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 41.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,053/4,657 (56th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,105/4,657 (55th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 329 |
| Low-Income Students | 237 (74.3%) |
| English Learners | 75 (23.5%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.0 points from last year and rose 11.3 points over the full period. Math rose 0.5 points from last year and rose 10.2 points over the full period.
•Math +10.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 41.7% to 52.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 45% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 37.6-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 53.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 75% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 34% to 34%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 36.1% to 47.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 46% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 49.5-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 47.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Aldama Elementary compare within the district?
Aldama Elementary is No. 165 in reading and No. 222 in math proficiency among the 424 K–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Aldama Elementary rank in California?
Aldama Elementary ranks No. 2,053 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,105 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Aldama Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank tied for No. 282 in reading and No. 377 in math among 424 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 35.3% meet the reading standard and 25.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Aldama Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
Aldama Elementary is No. 65 in reading and No. 82 in math proficiency among the 193 K–5 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does Aldama Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Aldama Elementary is No. 374 in reading and No. 432 in math proficiency among the 780 K–5 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Aldama ElementaryThis school | 41.3% | 47.3% |
| Alexandria Avenue Elementary | 59.0% | 54.0% |
| Alta Loma Elementary | 31.4% | 39.3% |
