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7450 Hawthorn Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046-2802
Summary
Gardner Street Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 53rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 44.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 41.3% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 44.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 41.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,293/4,657 (51st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,109/4,657 (55th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 361 |
| Low-Income Students | 275 (76.4%) |
| English Learners | 82 (22.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 5.1 points from last year and fell 2.4 points over the full period. Math rose 1.5 points from last year and rose 0.1 points over the full period.
•Math +0.1 percentage points (2024–2026)
Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 41.4% to 47.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 50% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.6-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
24.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 47.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 61% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 24% to 36%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 34.0% to 44.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 46% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.1-point math income gap is slightly 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
20.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 45.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose 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 Gardner Street Elementary compare within the district?
Gardner Street Elementary is No. 199 in reading and No. 223 in math proficiency among the 424 K–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Gardner Street Elementary rank in California?
Gardner Street Elementary ranks No. 2,293 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,109 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 Gardner Street Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 226 in reading and tied for No. 265 in math among 424 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 40.5% meet the reading standard and 35.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Gardner Street Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
Gardner Street Elementary is No. 78 in reading and No. 83 in math proficiency among the 193 K–5 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does Gardner Street Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Gardner Street Elementary is No. 423 in reading and No. 433 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gardner Street ElementaryThis school | 41.3% | 44.3% |
| Aldama Elementary | 41.3% | 47.3% |
| Alexandria Avenue Elementary | 59.0% | 54.0% |
