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110 South Rowell, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-6962
Summary
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 99th percentile among comparable California schools.
86.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
88.1% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 86.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 88.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 63/4,657 (99th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 43/4,657 (99th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 469 |
| Low-Income Students | 23 (4.9%) |
| English Learners | 13 (2.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.9 points from last year and rose 1.9 points over the full period. Math fell 2.2 points from last year and rose 4.4 points over the full period.
•Math +4.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 84.1% to 89.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 2% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 38.7-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened 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
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 98% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 69% to 95%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 79.3% to 94.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 1% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 27.5-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
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 Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary compare within the district?
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 5 K–5 schools in Manhattan Beach Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary rank in California?
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary ranks No. 63 of 4,657 in reading and No. 43 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary compare with other schools in Manhattan Beach?
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 5 K–5 schools in Manhattan Beach with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Manhattan BeachHow does Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary is No. 15 in reading and No. 7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aurelia Pennekamp ElementaryThis school | 88.1% | 86.0% |
| Grand View Elementary | 83.5% | 88.7% |
| Meadows Avenue Elementary | 87.5% | 82.3% |
