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11450 Port Road, Culver City, CA 90230-5346
Summary
El Marino Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 92nd percentile among comparable California schools.
76.2% 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 | 76.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 77.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 410/4,657 (91st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 326/4,657 (93rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 795 |
| Low-Income Students | 150 (18.9%) |
| English Learners | 131 (16.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.7 points from last year and rose 5.7 points over the full period. Math rose 2.6 points from last year and rose 7.4 points over the full period.
•Math +7.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 71.9% to 83.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 9% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.4-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.
•English Learners vs English Native
44.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 79.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 91% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 70% to 82%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 74.2% to 82.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 8% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.8-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
51.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 79.6% 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 El Marino Elementary compare within the district?
El Marino Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 5 K–5 schools in Culver City Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does El Marino Elementary rank in California?
El Marino Elementary ranks No. 410 of 4,657 in reading and No. 326 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 El Marino Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 5 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 67.4% meet the reading standard and 67.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does El Marino Elementary compare with other schools in Culver City?
El Marino Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 8 K–5 schools in Culver City with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Culver CityHow does El Marino Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
El Marino Elementary is No. 76 in reading and No. 66 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 |
|---|---|---|
| El Marino ElementaryThis school | 77.3% | 76.2% |
| El Rincon Elementary | 58.6% | 66.8% |
| Farragut Elementary | 72.5% | 79.0% |
