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12221 Juniette Street, Culver City, CA 90230-6235
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 82nd percentile among comparable California schools.
68.4% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
62.3% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 68.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 62.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 747/4,657 (84th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 910/4,657 (80th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 272 |
| Low-Income Students | 111 (42.5%) |
| English Learners | 17 (6.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.8 points from last year and fell 1.8 points over the full period. Math rose 0.7 points from last year and fell 1.6 points over the full period.
•Math -1.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 52.4% to 85.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 17% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 23.7-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
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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
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 87% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 46% to 65%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 47.6% to 73.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 20% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.6-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed slightly 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 Playa del Rey Elementary compare within the district?
Playa del Rey Elementary is No. 47 in reading and No. 61 in math proficiency among the 424 K–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Playa del Rey Elementary rank in California?
Playa del Rey Elementary ranks No. 747 of 4,657 in reading and No. 910 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 Playa del Rey Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 60 in reading and No. 94 in math among 424 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 57.4% meet the reading standard and 50.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Playa del Rey Elementary compare with other schools in Culver City?
Playa del Rey Elementary is No. 5 in both reading and math proficiency among the 8 K–5 schools in Culver City with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Culver CityHow does Playa del Rey Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Playa del Rey Elementary is No. 126 in reading and No. 163 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Playa del Rey ElementaryThis school | 62.3% | 68.4% |
| Braddock Drive Elementary | 72.8% | 70.9% |
| Stoner Avenue Elementary | 44.1% | 46.6% |
