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5223 East Bigelow Street, Lakewood, CA 90712-2023
Summary
Stephen Foster Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 70th percentile among comparable California schools.
57.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
51.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 57.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 51.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,318/4,657 (72nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,488/4,657 (68th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 501 |
| Low-Income Students | 333 (66.5%) |
| English Learners | 44 (8.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.3 points from last year and fell 1.5 points over the full period. Math rose 6.1 points from last year and rose 0.8 points over the full period.
•Math +0.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 39.7% to 79.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 29% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.4-point reading income gap is wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
21.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 60.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 61% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 32% to 60%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 40.3% to 66.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 32% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.0-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
42.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 51.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•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 Stephen Foster Elementary compare within the district?
Stephen Foster Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 10 K–6 schools in Bellflower Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Stephen Foster Elementary rank in California?
Stephen Foster Elementary ranks No. 1,318 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,488 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 Stephen Foster Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 10 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 49.7% meet the reading standard and 43.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Stephen Foster Elementary compare with other schools in Lakewood?
Stephen Foster Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 8 K–6 schools in Lakewood with 2026 results.
Explore schools in LakewoodHow does Stephen Foster Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Stephen Foster Elementary is No. 77 in reading and No. 87 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Foster ElementaryThis school | 51.0% | 57.8% |
| Craig Williams Elementary | 25.8% | 29.2% |
| Esther Lindstrom Elementary | 32.9% | 43.6% |
