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1415 West Gardena Boulevard, Gardena, CA 90247-4712
Summary
Robert E. Peary Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 36th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 36.4% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 25.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 36.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 25.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 813/1,204 (33rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 732/1,204 (39th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,082 |
| Low-Income Students | 982 (90.8%) |
| English Learners | 96 (8.9%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.7 points from last year and rose 6.4 points over the full period. Math rose 3.5 points from last year and rose 6.7 points over the full period.
•Math +6.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 34.4% to 39.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 813 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.8-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
1.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 36.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results held steady and English-only results rose.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 92% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 20% to 75%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 22.7% to 28.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 732 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 9.5-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 23.8% of English-only students. The gap widened 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 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 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 Robert E. Peary Middle compare within the district?
Robert E. Peary Middle is No. 80 in reading and No. 69 in math proficiency among the 120 6–8 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Robert E. Peary Middle rank in California?
Robert E. Peary Middle ranks No. 813 of 1,204 in reading and No. 732 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Robert E. Peary Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 82 in reading and No. 67 in math among 120 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 35.3% meet the reading standard and 24.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Robert E. Peary Middle compare with other schools in Gardena?
Robert E. Peary Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Gardena with 2026 results.
Explore schools in GardenaHow does Robert E. Peary Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Robert E. Peary Middle is No. 191 in reading and No. 170 in math proficiency among the 258 6–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Robert E. Peary MiddleThis school | 25.1% | 36.4% |
| Alexander Fleming Middle | 40.2% | 47.6% |
| Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle | 67.0% | 74.1% |
