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19600 Jacob Avenue, Cerritos, CA 90703-7526
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 82nd percentile among comparable California schools.
68.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
60.8% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 68.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 60.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 729/4,657 (84th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 968/4,657 (79th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 681 |
| Low-Income Students | 363 (53.4%) |
| English Learners | 45 (6.6%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.5 points from last year and fell 0.5 points over the full period. Math fell 2.3 points from last year and fell 2.5 points over the full period.
•Math -2.5 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 Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 62.5% to 72.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 16% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.6-point reading income gap is about the same as the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
31.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 68.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 79% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 41% to 67%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 54.4% to 65.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 21% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 7.9-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
18.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 60.2% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results held steady 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 Nixon (Patricia) Elementary compare within the district?
Nixon (Patricia) Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 19 K–6 schools in ABC Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Nixon (Patricia) Elementary rank in California?
Nixon (Patricia) Elementary ranks No. 729 of 4,657 in reading and No. 968 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 Nixon (Patricia) Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in reading and No. 4 in math among 19 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 59.9% meet the reading standard and 56.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Nixon (Patricia) Elementary compare with other schools in Cerritos?
Nixon (Patricia) Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 9 K–6 schools in Cerritos with 2026 results.
Explore schools in CerritosHow does Nixon (Patricia) Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Nixon (Patricia) Elementary is No. 36 in reading and tied for No. 51 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nixon (Patricia) ElementaryThis school | 60.8% | 68.7% |
| Bragg Elementary | 65.5% | 68.6% |
| Carver (Charles J.) Elementary | 52.8% | 62.2% |
