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925 North Hayworth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046-7154
Summary
Laurel Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 68th percentile among comparable California schools.
53.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 37.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 53.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 37.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 487/1,734 (72nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 637/1,735 (63rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 15:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 262 |
| Low-Income Students | 229 (87.7%) |
| English Learners | 75 (28.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.9 points from last year and rose 1.7 points over the full period. Math rose 5.6 points from last year and rose 9.4 points over the full period.
•Math +9.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 25.0% to 70.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 29% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 31.7-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
9.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 63.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 42% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 24% to 38%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 34.5% to 47.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 37% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 33.5-point math income gap is wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
19.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 37.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 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 Laurel Elementary compare within the district?
Laurel Elementary is No. 13 in reading and No. 21 in math proficiency among the 49 K–8 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Laurel Elementary rank in California?
Laurel Elementary ranks No. 487 of 1,734 in reading and No. 637 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Laurel Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 11 in reading and No. 25 in math among 49 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 49.7% meet the reading standard and 33.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Laurel Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
Laurel Elementary is No. 7 in reading and No. 13 in math proficiency among the 33 K–8 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does Laurel Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Laurel Elementary is No. 44 in reading and No. 69 in math proficiency among the 145 K–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel ElementaryThis school | 37.2% | 53.7% |
| Accelerated | 25.7% | 35.5% |
| Arroyo Seco Museum Science | 58.0% | 65.1% |
