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319 East Sherman Drive, Carson, CA 90746-1158
Summary
Ambler Avenue Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 51st percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 44.6% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 38.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 44.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 38.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,270/4,657 (51st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,331/4,657 (50th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 445 |
| Low-Income Students | 356 (81.1%) |
| English Learners | 15 (3.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.7 points from last year and rose 5.9 points over the full period. Math rose 7.9 points from last year and rose 6.2 points over the full period.
•Math +6.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Black or African American and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 39.4% to 48.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 49% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.0-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Black or African American students have the strongest math results at about 39% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 36% to 36%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 28.6% to 47.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,331 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 6.0-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
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 Ambler Avenue Elementary compare within the district?
Ambler Avenue Elementary is No. 197 in reading and No. 252 in math proficiency among the 424 K–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Ambler Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Ambler Avenue Elementary ranks No. 2,270 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,331 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 Ambler Avenue Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 198 in reading and No. 237 in math among 424 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 42.0% meet the reading standard and 37.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Ambler Avenue Elementary compare with other schools in Carson?
Ambler Avenue Elementary is No. 8 in reading and No. 11 in math proficiency among the 12 K–5 schools in Carson with 2026 results.
Explore schools in CarsonHow does Ambler Avenue Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Ambler Avenue Elementary is No. 420 in reading and No. 478 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ambler Avenue ElementaryThis school | 38.2% | 44.6% |
| Annalee Avenue Elementary | 34.9% | 47.7% |
| Bonita Street Elementary | 46.1% | 42.0% |
