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2800 West 227th Street, Torrance, CA 90505-2912
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 88th percentile among comparable California schools.
69.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is holding steady.
74.7% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 69.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 74.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 704/4,657 (85th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 412/4,657 (91st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 847 |
| Low-Income Students | 218 (25.7%) |
| English Learners | 213 (25.1%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.0 points from last year and rose 0.1 points over the full period. Math rose 4.0 points from last year and rose 1.0 points over the full period.
•Math +1.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 67.3% to 71.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 16% 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 widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
32.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 77.4% 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
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 91% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 61% to 83%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 70.1% to 80.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 9% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.8-point math income gap is about the same as the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
56.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 75.5% 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 Hickory Elementary compare within the district?
Hickory Elementary is No. 5 in both reading and math proficiency among the 17 K–5 schools in Torrance Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Hickory Elementary rank in California?
Hickory Elementary ranks No. 704 of 4,657 in reading and No. 412 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 Hickory Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in reading and No. 5 in math among 17 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 60.7% meet the reading standard and 59.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Hickory Elementary compare with other schools in Torrance?
Hickory Elementary is No. 5 in both reading and math proficiency among the 19 K–5 schools in Torrance with 2026 results.
Explore schools in TorranceHow does Hickory Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Hickory Elementary is No. 118 in reading and No. 77 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hickory ElementaryThis school | 74.7% | 69.3% |
| Anza Elementary | 78.1% | 75.6% |
| Arlington Elementary | 72.8% | 68.5% |
