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1048 West 149th Street, Gardena, CA 90247-3008
Summary
Amestoy Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 65th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 49.2% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
53.0% of students met California's math standard and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 49.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 53.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,909/4,657 (59th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,363/4,657 (71st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 623 |
| Low-Income Students | 540 (86.7%) |
| English Learners | 112 (18.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.8 points from last year and rose 9.7 points over the full period. Math rose 2.9 points from last year and rose 9.1 points over the full period.
•Math +9.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 46.6% to 53.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 41% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 10.7 points ahead in reading. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 50.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 57% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 42% to 42%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 46.6% to 60.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 30% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 15.2 points ahead in math. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
16.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 54.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose 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 Amestoy Elementary compare within the district?
Amestoy Elementary is No. 148 in reading and No. 109 in math proficiency among the 424 K–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Amestoy Elementary rank in California?
Amestoy Elementary ranks No. 1,909 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,363 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 Amestoy Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 107 in reading and No. 69 in math among 424 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 50.7% meet the reading standard and 55.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Amestoy Elementary compare with other schools in Gardena?
Amestoy Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 8 K–5 schools in Gardena with 2026 results.
Explore schools in GardenaHow does Amestoy Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Amestoy Elementary is No. 343 in reading and No. 254 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Amestoy ElementaryThis school | 53.0% | 49.2% |
| Chapman Elementary | 67.0% | 65.7% |
| Denker Avenue Elementary | 45.7% | 51.2% |
