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11108 Watts Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90059-1444
Summary
Ritter Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 54th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 40.6% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
48.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 40.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 48.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,613/4,657 (44th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,661/4,657 (64th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 307 |
| Low-Income Students | 294 (97.4%) |
| English Learners | 70 (23.2%) |
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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 rose 6.8 points over the full period. Math rose 3.5 points from last year and rose 14.9 points over the full period.
•Math +14.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 37.8% to 45.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 2,613 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
11.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 39.3% 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
Black or African American students have the strongest math results at about 56% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 47% to 47%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 39.0% to 57.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 36% 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
18.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 47.5% 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 Ritter Elementary compare within the district?
Ritter Elementary is No. 249 in reading and No. 142 in math proficiency among the 424 K–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Ritter Elementary rank in California?
Ritter Elementary ranks No. 2,613 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,661 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 Ritter Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 215 in reading and No. 107 in math among 424 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 41.0% meet the reading standard and 48.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Ritter Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
Ritter Elementary is No. 94 in reading and No. 54 in math proficiency among the 193 K–5 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does Ritter Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Ritter Elementary is No. 495 in reading and No. 319 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ritter ElementaryThis school | 48.0% | 40.6% |
| Aldama Elementary | 41.3% | 47.3% |
| Alexandria Avenue Elementary | 59.0% | 54.0% |
