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12920 Droxford Street, Cerritos, CA 90703-6068
Summary
Leal (Frank C.) Elementary is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 99th percentile among comparable California schools.
86.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
85.9% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 86.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 85.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 55/4,657 (99th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 68/4,657 (99th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 774 |
| Low-Income Students | 278 (35.9%) |
| English Learners | 31 (4.0%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.1 points from last year and rose 2.2 points over the full period. Math rose 3.5 points from last year and rose 3.7 points over the full period.
•Math +3.7 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 82.4% to 88.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 2% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.9-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It held steady over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
20.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 87.3% 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
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 92% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 70% to 91%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 79.0% to 90.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 2% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.2-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
73.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 84.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed 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 Leal (Frank C.) Elementary compare within the district?
Leal (Frank C.) Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 19 K–6 schools in ABC Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Leal (Frank C.) Elementary rank in California?
Leal (Frank C.) Elementary ranks No. 55 of 4,657 in reading and No. 68 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 Leal (Frank C.) Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math among 19 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 78.6% meet the reading standard and 76.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Leal (Frank C.) Elementary compare with other schools in Cerritos?
Leal (Frank C.) Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 9 K–6 schools in Cerritos with 2026 results.
Explore schools in CerritosHow does Leal (Frank C.) Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Leal (Frank C.) Elementary is No. 4 in reading and No. 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Leal (Frank C.) ElementaryThis school | 85.9% | 86.4% |
| Bragg Elementary | 65.5% | 68.6% |
| Carver (Charles J.) Elementary | 52.8% | 62.2% |
