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1947 Marine Avenue, Gardena, CA 90249-3803
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 83rd percentile among comparable California schools.
65.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
67.0% of students met California's math standard and is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 65.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 67.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 905/4,657 (81st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 704/4,657 (85th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 406 |
| Low-Income Students | 256 (63.1%) |
| English Learners | 37 (9.1%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.6 points from last year and rose 6.3 points over the full period. Math rose 10.6 points from last year and rose 3.7 points over the full period.
•Math +3.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 60.3% to 74.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 20% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.9-point reading income gap is 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 88% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 55% to 78%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 59.3% to 72.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 16% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 27.3-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 Chapman Elementary compare within the district?
Chapman Elementary is No. 56 in reading and No. 50 in math proficiency among the 424 K–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Chapman Elementary rank in California?
Chapman Elementary ranks No. 905 of 4,657 in reading and No. 704 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 Chapman Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank tied for No. 72 in reading and No. 62 in math among 424 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 55.7% meet the reading standard and 56.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Chapman Elementary compare with other schools in Gardena?
Chapman Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 8 K–5 schools in Gardena with 2026 results.
Explore schools in GardenaHow does Chapman Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Chapman Elementary is No. 157 in reading and No. 135 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chapman ElementaryThis school | 67.0% | 65.7% |
| Amestoy Elementary | 53.0% | 49.2% |
| Denker Avenue Elementary | 45.7% | 51.2% |
