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5455 West Alluvial Avenue, Fresno, CA 93722-2361
Summary
Norman Liddell Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 70th percentile among comparable California schools.
56.4% of students met California's reading standard, but it is slowly trending down.
52.8% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 56.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 52.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,413/4,657 (70th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,374/4,657 (71st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 628 |
| Low-Income Students | 447 (71.2%) |
| English Learners | 75 (11.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.0 points from last year and fell 4.4 points over the full period. Math rose 1.1 points from last year and fell 2.3 points over the full period.
•Math -2.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 50.6% to 60.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 31% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.9-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
14.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 55.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 70% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 36% to 68%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 48.7% to 58.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 30% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.1-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
28.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 48.5% 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 Norman Liddell Elementary compare within the district?
Norman Liddell Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 13 K–6 schools in Central Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Norman Liddell Elementary rank in California?
Norman Liddell Elementary ranks No. 1,413 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,374 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 Norman Liddell Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 13 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 52.2% meet the reading standard and 49.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Norman Liddell Elementary compare with other schools in Fresno?
Norman Liddell Elementary is No. 20 in reading and No. 17 in math proficiency among the 98 K–6 schools in Fresno with 2026 results.
Explore schools in FresnoHow does Norman Liddell Elementary compare with other schools in Fresno County?
Norman Liddell Elementary is No. 37 in reading and No. 32 in math proficiency among the 142 K–6 schools in Fresno County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Fresno CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Norman Liddell ElementaryThis school | 52.8% | 56.4% |
| Biola-Pershing Elementary | 32.0% | 34.7% |
| Central Elementary | 38.5% | 49.9% |
