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Email BoardIndependence Elementary
8435 Victoria Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280-2353
Summary
Independence Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 56th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 43.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
46.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 43.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 46.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,399/4,657 (49th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,718/4,657 (63rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 418 |
| Low-Income Students | 387 (94.9%) |
| English Learners | 111 (27.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.8 points from last year and rose 7.4 points over the full period. Math rose 15.4 points from last year and rose 6.4 points over the full period.
•Math +6.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 27.8% to 54.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 2,399 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 47.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 35.2% to 57.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 37% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
15.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 45.5% 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 Independence Elementary compare within the district?
Independence Elementary is No. 217 in reading and No. 151 in math proficiency among the 424 K–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Independence Elementary rank in California?
Independence Elementary ranks No. 2,399 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,718 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 Independence Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 191 in reading and tied for No. 122 in math among 424 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 42.7% meet the reading standard and 46.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Independence Elementary compare with other schools in South Gate?
Independence Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 8 in math proficiency among the 12 K–5 schools in South Gate with 2026 results.
Explore schools in South GateHow does Independence Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Independence Elementary is No. 448 in reading and No. 328 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Independence ElementaryThis school | 46.9% | 43.0% |
| Aspire Firestone Academy Charter | 60.8% | 37.3% |
| Aspire Gateway Academy Charter | 50.3% | 49.0% |
