Hermosa Valley Elementary
1645 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254-2921
Summary
Hermosa Valley Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 96th percentile among comparable California schools.
78.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
71.6% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 78.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 71.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 70/1,734 (96th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 62/1,735 (96th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 589 |
| Low-Income Students | 52 (8.8%) |
| English Learners | 14 (2.4%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.4 points from last year and fell 1.3 points over the full period. Math rose 2.6 points from last year and fell 0.3 points over the full period.
•Math -0.3 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 Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 72.5% to 86.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 5% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.9-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.3-point gap at a typical California 5–8 school. It narrowed 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 83% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 60% to 74%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 68.3% to 75.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 4% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.8-point math income gap is wider than the 15.3-point gap at a typical California 5–8 school. It narrowed 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 59 schools for reading and 60 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 5–8 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 Hermosa Valley Elementary rank in California?
Hermosa Valley Elementary ranks No. 70 of 1,734 in reading and No. 62 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Hermosa Valley Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Hermosa Valley Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 15 5–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
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