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2402 Virginia Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404-5204
Summary
Edison Elementary is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 94th percentile among comparable California schools.
80.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
77.3% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 80.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 77.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 233/4,657 (95th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 323/4,657 (93rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 404 |
| Low-Income Students | 169 (41.8%) |
| English Learners | 78 (19.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 4.1 points from last year and rose 6.3 points over the full period. Math fell 0.1 points from last year and rose 7.7 points over the full period.
•Math +7.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 75.0% to 83.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 6% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.0-point reading income gap is about the same as the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
25.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 89.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 91% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 72% to 72%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 75.0% to 79.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 7% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 27.1-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
38.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 84.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell 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 Edison Elementary compare within the district?
Edison Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 8 K–5 schools in Santa Monica-Malibu Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Edison Elementary rank in California?
Edison Elementary ranks No. 233 of 4,657 in reading and No. 323 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 Edison Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 7 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 67.7% meet the reading standard and 60.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Edison Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Monica?
Edison Elementary is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 K–5 schools in Santa Monica with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa MonicaHow does Edison Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Edison Elementary is No. 43 in reading and No. 65 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Edison ElementaryThis school | 77.3% | 80.1% |
| Franklin Elementary | 82.3% | 86.4% |
| Grant Elementary | 70.1% | 71.2% |
