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4100 Irving Place, Culver City, CA 90232-2812
Summary
Linwood E. Howe Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 89th percentile among comparable California schools.
73.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
70.7% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 73.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 70.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 511/4,657 (89th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 554/4,657 (88th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 567 |
| Low-Income Students | 166 (29.3%) |
| English Learners | 43 (7.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.4 points from last year and rose 8.2 points over the full period. Math rose 1.8 points from last year and rose 7.3 points over the full period.
•Math +7.3 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 63.2% to 81.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 11% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 34.9-point reading income gap is wider 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
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 95% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 48% to 85%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 65.5% to 80.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 45.0-point math income gap is wider 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 Linwood E. Howe Elementary compare within the district?
Linwood E. Howe Elementary is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 K–5 schools in Culver City Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Linwood E. Howe Elementary rank in California?
Linwood E. Howe Elementary ranks No. 511 of 4,657 in reading and No. 554 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 Linwood E. Howe Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in both subjects among 5 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 50.6% meet the reading standard and 40.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Linwood E. Howe Elementary compare with other schools in Culver City?
Linwood E. Howe Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 8 K–5 schools in Culver City with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Culver CityHow does Linwood E. Howe Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Linwood E. Howe Elementary is No. 95 in reading and tied for No. 100 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Linwood E. Howe ElementaryThis school | 70.7% | 73.8% |
| El Marino Elementary | 77.3% | 76.2% |
| El Rincon Elementary | 58.6% | 66.8% |
