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Email BoardRicardo Lizarraga Elementary
401 East 40th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90011-5640
Summary
Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 15th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 19.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
24.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 19.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 24.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 4,384/4,657 (6th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,578/4,657 (23rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 368 |
| Low-Income Students | 357 (98.1%) |
| English Learners | 153 (42.0%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 8.1 points from last year and rose 0.9 points over the full period. Math fell 1.9 points from last year and rose 7.7 points over the full period.
•Math +7.7 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 17.7% to 22.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 4,384 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
1.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 32.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell 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 11.3% to 32.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,578 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
8.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 33.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•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 Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary compare within the district?
Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary is No. 419 in reading and No. 395 in math proficiency among the 424 K–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary rank in California?
Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary ranks No. 4,384 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,578 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 Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 418 in reading and No. 388 in math among 424 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 19.6% meet the reading standard and 24.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary is No. 188 in reading and No. 173 in math proficiency among the 193 K–5 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary is No. 765 in reading and No. 711 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ricardo Lizarraga ElementaryThis school | 24.3% | 19.9% |
| Aldama Elementary | 41.3% | 47.3% |
| Alexandria Avenue Elementary | 59.0% | 54.0% |
