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20661 Farnsworth Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92646-5511
Summary
John R. Peterson Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 65th percentile among comparable California schools.
50.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending down.
51.0% of students met California's math standard but is quickly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 50.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 51.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,814/4,657 (61st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,480/4,657 (68th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 477 |
| Low-Income Students | 220 (46.1%) |
| English Learners | 35 (7.3%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 10.2 points from last year and fell 19.8 points over the full period. Math fell 4.6 points from last year and fell 15.8 points over the full period.
•Math -15.8 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 47.3% to 56.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 39% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 27.6-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 51.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 63% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 36% to 52%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 42.1% to 62.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 32% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.6-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It held steady over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
14.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 52.2% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results held steady 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 R. Peterson Elementary compare within the district?
John R. Peterson Elementary is No. 6 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 K–5 schools in Huntington Beach City Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does John R. Peterson Elementary rank in California?
John R. Peterson Elementary ranks No. 1,814 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,480 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 R. Peterson Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 6 in both subjects among 6 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 39.5% meet the reading standard and 41.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does John R. Peterson Elementary compare with other schools in Huntington Beach?
John R. Peterson Elementary is No. 14 in reading and No. 13 in math proficiency among the 17 K–5 schools in Huntington Beach with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Huntington BeachHow does John R. Peterson Elementary compare with other schools in Orange County?
John R. Peterson Elementary is No. 74 in reading and No. 70 in math proficiency among the 125 K–5 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| John R. Peterson ElementaryThis school | 51.0% | 50.5% |
| Agnes L. Smith Elementary | 67.1% | 67.5% |
| Huntington Seacliff Elementary | 69.6% | 74.6% |
