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520 Paseo Lunado, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274-4377
Summary
Lunada Bay Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 91st percentile among comparable California schools.
77.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
71.6% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide but is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 77.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 71.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 354/4,657 (92nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 523/4,657 (89th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 329 |
| Low-Income Students | 37 (11.2%) |
| English Learners | 14 (4.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.0 points from last year and rose 3.3 points over the full period. Math fell 2.4 points from last year and fell 3.1 points over the full period.
•Math -3.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 72.5% to 82.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 8% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 34.3-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 95% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 66% to 85%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 57.2% to 84.0% 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 28.1-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened 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 Lunada Bay Elementary compare within the district?
Lunada Bay Elementary is No. 8 in both reading and math proficiency among the 10 K–5 schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Lunada Bay Elementary rank in California?
Lunada Bay Elementary ranks No. 354 of 4,657 in reading and No. 523 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Lunada Bay Elementary compare with other schools in Palos Verdes Estates?
Lunada Bay Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–5 schools in Palos Verdes Estates with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Palos Verdes EstatesHow does Lunada Bay Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Lunada Bay Elementary is No. 69 in reading and No. 93 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lunada Bay ElementaryThis school | 71.6% | 77.3% |
| Montemalaga Elementary | 80.0% | 80.4% |
| Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary | 89.8% | 90.8% |
