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14420 La Pluma Drive, La Mirada, CA 90638-4029
Summary
La Pluma Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 58th percentile among comparable California schools.
53.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 37.8% of students met California's math standard, and it is quickly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 53.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 37.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,594/4,657 (66th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,360/4,657 (49th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 284 |
| Low-Income Students | 158 (55.6%) |
| English Learners | 18 (6.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 6.5 points from last year and rose 2.5 points over the full period. Math rose 1.9 points from last year and fell 12.2 points over the full period.
•Math -12.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 35.3% to 67.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 35% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 6.8-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
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
White students have the strongest math results at about 55% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 31% to 31%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 29.4% to 51.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,360 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 2.7-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed 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 La Pluma Elementary compare within the district?
La Pluma Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 9 in math proficiency among the 15 K–5 schools in Norwalk-La Mirada Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does La Pluma Elementary rank in California?
La Pluma Elementary ranks No. 1,594 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,360 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 La Pluma Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in reading and No. 8 in math among 15 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 51.3% meet the reading standard and 36.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does La Pluma Elementary compare with other schools in La Mirada?
La Pluma Elementary is No. 4 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 6 K–5 schools in La Mirada with 2026 results.
Explore schools in La MiradaHow does La Pluma Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
La Pluma Elementary is No. 284 in reading and No. 484 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 |
|---|---|---|
| La Pluma ElementaryThis school | 37.8% | 53.8% |
| Eastwood Elementary | 46.6% | 56.6% |
| Escalona Elementary | 53.3% | 60.0% |
