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2121 238Th Street, Torrance, CA 90501-6116
Summary
John Adams Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 67th percentile among comparable California schools.
54.4% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
50.0% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 54.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 50.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,541/4,657 (67th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,550/4,657 (67th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 343 |
| Low-Income Students | 179 (52.2%) |
| English Learners | 45 (13.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.3 points from last year and fell 6.4 points over the full period. Math fell 1.2 points from last year and fell 5.4 points over the full period.
•Math -5.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 48.1% to 60.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 34% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.5-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
20.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 59.0% 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
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 83% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 40% to 73%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 48.1% to 50.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 34% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.4-point math income gap is 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
25.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 52.1% 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 John Adams Elementary compare within the district?
John Adams Elementary is No. 15 in reading and No. 16 in math proficiency among the 17 K–5 schools in Torrance Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does John Adams Elementary rank in California?
John Adams Elementary ranks No. 1,541 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,550 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 John Adams Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 13 in reading and No. 16 in math among 17 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 44.6% meet the reading standard and 36.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does John Adams Elementary compare with other schools in Torrance?
John Adams Elementary is No. 15 in reading and tied for No. 16 in math proficiency among the 19 K–5 schools in Torrance with 2026 results.
Explore schools in TorranceHow does John Adams Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
John Adams Elementary is No. 278 in reading and tied for No. 287 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 |
|---|---|---|
| John Adams ElementaryThis school | 50.0% | 54.4% |
| Anza Elementary | 78.1% | 75.6% |
| Arlington Elementary | 72.8% | 68.5% |
