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8122 Moody Street, La Palma, CA 90623-2046
Summary
Los Coyotes Elementary is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 99th percentile among comparable California schools.
88.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
87.2% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 88.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 87.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 29/4,657 (99th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 58/4,657 (99th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 568 |
| Low-Income Students | 217 (38.2%) |
| English Learners | 41 (7.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.0 points from last year and rose 2.5 points over the full period. Math rose 2.0 points from last year and was unchanged over the full period.
•Math 0.0 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 88.6% to 89.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 1% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 0.3 points ahead in reading. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
52.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 88.5% 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 96% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 71% to 86%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 84.1% to 90.2% 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 0.7-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
63.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 85.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•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 Los Coyotes Elementary compare within the district?
Los Coyotes Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 8 K–6 schools in Centralia Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Los Coyotes Elementary rank in California?
Los Coyotes Elementary ranks No. 29 of 4,657 in reading and No. 58 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 Coyotes Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 8 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 88.9% meet the reading standard and 86.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Los Coyotes Elementary compare with other schools in La Palma?
Los Coyotes Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–6 schools in La Palma with 2026 results.
Explore schools in La PalmaHow does Los Coyotes Elementary compare with other schools in Orange County?
Los Coyotes Elementary is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 236 K–6 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Los Coyotes ElementaryThis school | 87.2% | 88.7% |
| George B. Miller Elementary | 56.7% | 60.2% |
| Buena Terra Elementary | 79.1% | 72.9% |
