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Email BoardBaldwin Hills Elementary
5421 Rodeo Road, Los Angeles, CA 90016-5122
Summary
Baldwin Hills Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 57th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 46.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 43.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 46.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 43.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,085/4,657 (55th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,945/4,657 (58th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 417 |
| Low-Income Students | 316 (76.5%) |
| English Learners | 18 (4.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.8 points from last year and rose 0.6 points over the full period. Math rose 6.8 points from last year and rose 6.8 points over the full period.
•Math +6.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 39.8% to 56.2% 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 21.6-point reading income gap is slightly wider than 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 55% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 33% to 43%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 31.7% to 60.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 42% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.6-point math income gap is narrower 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 Baldwin Hills Elementary compare within the district?
Baldwin Hills Elementary is No. 175 in reading and No. 197 in math proficiency among the 424 K–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Baldwin Hills Elementary rank in California?
Baldwin Hills Elementary ranks No. 2,085 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,945 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 Baldwin Hills Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 205 in reading and No. 203 in math among 424 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 41.4% meet the reading standard and 40.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Baldwin Hills Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
Baldwin Hills Elementary is No. 70 in reading and No. 74 in math proficiency among the 193 K–5 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does Baldwin Hills Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Baldwin Hills Elementary is No. 386 in reading and No. 389 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Hills ElementaryThis school | 43.6% | 46.9% |
| Aldama Elementary | 41.3% | 47.3% |
| Alexandria Avenue Elementary | 59.0% | 54.0% |
