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4100 227th Street, Torrance, CA 90505-2246
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 84th percentile among comparable California schools.
66.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
67.3% of students met California's math standard but is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 66.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 67.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 843/4,657 (82nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 693/4,657 (85th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 628 |
| Low-Income Students | 198 (31.5%) |
| English Learners | 127 (20.2%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.1 points from last year and fell 1.2 points over the full period. Math rose 0.4 points from last year and fell 5.3 points over the full period.
•Math -5.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 63.3% to 69.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 19% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.1-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
30.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 67.7% 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 85% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 45% to 79%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 65.9% to 68.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 15% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.1-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
45.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 63.1% 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 Joseph Arnold Elementary compare within the district?
Joseph Arnold Elementary is No. 9 in both reading and math proficiency among the 17 K–5 schools in Torrance Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Joseph Arnold Elementary rank in California?
Joseph Arnold Elementary ranks No. 843 of 4,657 in reading and No. 693 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 Joseph Arnold Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in reading and No. 9 in math among 17 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 56.6% meet the reading standard and 51.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Joseph Arnold Elementary compare with other schools in Torrance?
Joseph Arnold Elementary is No. 9 in both reading and math proficiency among the 19 K–5 schools in Torrance with 2026 results.
Explore schools in TorranceHow does Joseph Arnold Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Joseph Arnold Elementary is tied for No. 145 in reading and No. 130 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Arnold ElementaryThis school | 67.3% | 66.8% |
| Anza Elementary | 78.1% | 75.6% |
| Arlington Elementary | 72.8% | 68.5% |
