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515 West San Antonio Drive, Long Beach, CA 90807-3117
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 83rd percentile among comparable California schools.
65.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
69.2% of students met California's math standard and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 65.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 69.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 931/4,657 (80th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 619/4,657 (87th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 28:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 453 |
| Low-Income Students | 167 (36.9%) |
| English Learners | 19 (4.2%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.5 points from last year and rose 1.9 points over the full period. Math rose 3.5 points from last year and rose 6.8 points over the full period.
•Math +6.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 60.5% to 72.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 20% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.1-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.
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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 93% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 56% to 82%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 61.4% to 77.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 14% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.5-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed slightly 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 Los Cerritos Elementary compare within the district?
Los Cerritos Elementary is No. 14 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 46 K–5 schools in Long Beach Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Los Cerritos Elementary rank in California?
Los Cerritos Elementary ranks No. 931 of 4,657 in reading and No. 619 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 Los Cerritos Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 10 in reading and No. 7 in math among 46 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 54.2% meet the reading standard and 52.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Los Cerritos Elementary compare with other schools in Long Beach?
Los Cerritos Elementary is No. 11 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 39 K–5 schools in Long Beach with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Long BeachHow does Los Cerritos Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Los Cerritos Elementary is tied for No. 162 in reading and No. 113 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Los Cerritos ElementaryThis school | 69.2% | 65.2% |
| Addams Elementary | 27.8% | 30.8% |
| Barton Elementary | 33.2% | 33.0% |
