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17500 Belshire Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701-4352
Summary
Kennedy (John F.) Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 71st percentile among comparable California schools.
58.5% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
51.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 58.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 51.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,280/4,657 (73rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,456/4,657 (69th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 398 |
| Low-Income Students | 271 (68.1%) |
| English Learners | 34 (8.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 7.2 points from last year and rose 1.4 points over the full period. Math rose 0.4 points from last year and rose 6.0 points over the full period.
•Math +6.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 52.5% to 74.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 28% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.6-point reading income gap is wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 59.4% 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 73% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 25% to 71%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 40.0% to 70.2% 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 25.6-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 53.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 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 Kennedy (John F.) Elementary compare within the district?
Kennedy (John F.) Elementary is No. 9 in both reading and math proficiency among the 19 K–6 schools in ABC Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Kennedy (John F.) Elementary rank in California?
Kennedy (John F.) Elementary ranks No. 1,280 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,456 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 Kennedy (John F.) Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 8 in reading and No. 9 in math among 19 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 51.6% meet the reading standard and 44.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Kennedy (John F.) Elementary compare with other schools in Artesia?
Kennedy (John F.) Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 K–6 schools in Artesia with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ArtesiaHow does Kennedy (John F.) Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Kennedy (John F.) Elementary is No. 74 in reading and No. 84 in math proficiency among the 275 K–6 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Kennedy (John F.) ElementaryThis school | 51.4% | 58.5% |
| Burbank (Luther) Elementary | 32.1% | 48.1% |
| Elliott (William F) Elementary | 48.4% | 55.0% |
