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225 South Oxford Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004-5104
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 79th percentile among comparable California schools.
64.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
60.2% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 64.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 60.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 984/4,657 (79th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,005/4,657 (78th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 483 |
| Low-Income Students | 448 (93.5%) |
| English Learners | 177 (37.0%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.0 points from last year and fell 0.8 points over the full period. Math fell 1.4 points from last year and fell 6.2 points over the full period.
•Math -6.2 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 Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 60.6% to 68.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 22% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 7.1-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
32.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 59.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•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 44% to 50%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 57.8% to 62.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 22% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.3-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
41.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 46.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•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 Charles H. Kim Elementary compare within the district?
Charles H. Kim Elementary is No. 63 in reading and No. 69 in math proficiency among the 424 K–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Charles H. Kim Elementary rank in California?
Charles H. Kim Elementary ranks No. 984 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,005 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 Charles H. Kim Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 32 in reading and No. 48 in math among 424 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 63.5% meet the reading standard and 59.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Charles H. Kim Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
Charles H. Kim Elementary is No. 28 in reading and No. 29 in math proficiency among the 193 K–5 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does Charles H. Kim Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Charles H. Kim Elementary is No. 170 in reading and No. 186 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Charles H. Kim ElementaryThis school | 60.2% | 64.1% |
| Aldama Elementary | 41.3% | 47.3% |
| Alexandria Avenue Elementary | 59.0% | 54.0% |
