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1000 East Victoria Street, Building SAC3 rm3117, Carson, CA 90747-0001
Summary
California Academy of Mathematics and Science is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 100th percentile among comparable California schools.
93.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
90.7% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide but is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 93.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 90.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 13/1,596 (99th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3/1,596 (100th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 673 |
| Low-Income Students | 252 (37.4%) |
| English Learners | 3 (0.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Selective |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 4.9 points from last year and fell 3.8 points over the full period. Math fell 4.2 points from last year and fell 2.8 points over the full period.
•Math -2.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Black or African American and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
93.8% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 1% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 1.8-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed slightly 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 100% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 77% to 98%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
90.7% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade 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 16.7-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened 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.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 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 California Academy of Mathematics and Science compare within the district?
California Academy of Mathematics and Science is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 11 9–12 schools in Long Beach Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does California Academy of Mathematics and Science rank in California?
California Academy of Mathematics and Science ranks No. 13 of 1,596 in reading and No. 3 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at California Academy of Mathematics and Science compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math among 11 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 92.6% meet the reading standard and 79.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does California Academy of Mathematics and Science compare with other schools in Carson?
California Academy of Mathematics and Science is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 9–12 schools in Carson with 2026 results.
Explore schools in CarsonHow does California Academy of Mathematics and Science compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
California Academy of Mathematics and Science is No. 5 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 334 9–12 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| California Academy of Mathematics and ScienceThis school | 90.7% | 93.8% |
| Cabrillo High | 10.4% | 49.2% |
| Ernest S. McBride, Sr. High | 49.7% | 84.1% |
