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550 Silvera Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90803-2127
Summary
Kettering Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 91st percentile among comparable California schools.
78.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
72.4% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 78.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 72.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 305/4,657 (93rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 500/4,657 (89th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 348 |
| Low-Income Students | 114 (32.8%) |
| English Learners | 25 (7.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.8 points from last year and rose 8.5 points over the full period. Math fell 0.2 points from last year and rose 1.3 points over the full period.
•Math +1.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 67.4% to 87.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 7% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.4-point reading income gap is slightly 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
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 92% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 36% to 88%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 65.1% to 78.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 11% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.1-point math income gap is 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
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
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 Kettering Elementary compare within the district?
Kettering Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 46 K–5 schools in Long Beach Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Kettering Elementary rank in California?
Kettering Elementary ranks No. 305 of 4,657 in reading and No. 500 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 Kettering Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 6 in reading and No. 8 in math among 46 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 62.2% meet the reading standard and 51.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Kettering Elementary compare with other schools in Long Beach?
Kettering Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 39 K–5 schools in Long Beach with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Long BeachHow does Kettering Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Kettering Elementary is No. 61 in reading and No. 87 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kettering ElementaryThis school | 72.4% | 78.4% |
| Addams Elementary | 27.8% | 30.8% |
| Barton Elementary | 33.2% | 33.0% |
