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17800 East Renault, La Puente, CA 91744-5333
Summary
Northam Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 34th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 37.4% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 28.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 37.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 28.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,933/4,657 (37th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,214/4,657 (31st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 369 |
| Low-Income Students | 352 (95.4%) |
| English Learners | 129 (35.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.8 points from last year and rose 8.9 points over the full period. Math rose 8.8 points from last year and rose 12.6 points over the full period.
•Math +12.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 26.4% to 49.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 2,933 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
17.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 36.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 9.6% to 38.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,214 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
13.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 27.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•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 Northam Elementary compare within the district?
Northam Elementary is No. 6 in both reading and math proficiency among the 11 K–6 schools in Rowland Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Northam Elementary rank in California?
Northam Elementary ranks No. 2,933 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,214 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 Northam Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 6 in both subjects among 11 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 36.2% meet the reading standard and 26.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Northam Elementary compare with other schools in La Puente?
Northam Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 K–6 schools in La Puente with 2026 results.
Explore schools in La PuenteHow does Northam Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Northam Elementary is No. 198 in reading and No. 212 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Northam ElementaryThis school | 28.0% | 37.4% |
| Hurley Elementary | 37.0% | 40.8% |
| Rorimer Elementary | 21.5% | 30.1% |
