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21929 Bonita Street, Carson, CA 90745-3406
Summary
Bonita Street Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 54th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 42.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
46.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 42.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 46.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,491/4,657 (47th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,771/4,657 (62nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 399 |
| Low-Income Students | 306 (77.7%) |
| English Learners | 27 (6.9%) |
School Website
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.5 points from last year and rose 1.9 points over the full period. Math rose 2.3 points from last year and rose 9.4 points over the full period.
•Math +9.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 34.4% to 50.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 2,491 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.7-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.
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English Learners vs English Native
15.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 43.4% 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
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 73% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 38% to 64%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 42.3% to 48.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 39% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.9-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.
•English Learners vs English Native
38.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 45.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed 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 Bonita Street Elementary compare within the district?
Bonita Street Elementary is No. 229 in reading and No. 161 in math proficiency among the 424 K–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Bonita Street Elementary rank in California?
Bonita Street Elementary ranks No. 2,491 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,771 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 Bonita Street Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 240 in reading and No. 169 in math among 424 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 39.3% meet the reading standard and 43.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Bonita Street Elementary compare with other schools in Carson?
Bonita Street Elementary is No. 10 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 12 K–5 schools in Carson with 2026 results.
Explore schools in CarsonHow does Bonita Street Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Bonita Street Elementary is No. 466 in reading and No. 342 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bonita Street ElementaryThis school | 46.1% | 42.0% |
| Ambler Avenue Elementary | 38.2% | 44.6% |
| Annalee Avenue Elementary | 34.9% | 47.7% |
