Steve Luther Elementary
4631 La Palma Avenue, La Palma, CA 90623-1620
Summary
Steve Luther Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 69th percentile among comparable California schools.
55.4% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
52.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 55.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 52.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,480/4,657 (68th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,370/4,657 (71st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 403 |
| Low-Income Students | 234 (58.1%) |
| English Learners | 59 (14.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.5 points from last year and fell 5.8 points over the full period. Math fell 0.8 points from last year and rose 2.1 points over the full period.
•Math +2.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 50.0% to 62.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 32% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 30.6-point reading income gap is wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 56.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 78% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 32% to 78%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 46.7% to 62.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 30% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 28.4-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
33.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 52.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed 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 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 Steve Luther Elementary compare within the district?
Steve Luther Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 6 K–6 schools in Cypress Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Steve Luther Elementary rank in California?
Steve Luther Elementary ranks No. 1,480 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,370 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 Steve Luther Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 6 in both subjects among 6 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 43.7% meet the reading standard and 41.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Steve Luther Elementary compare with other schools in La Palma?
Steve Luther Elementary is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–6 schools in La Palma with 2026 results.
Explore schools in La PalmaHow does Steve Luther Elementary compare with other schools in Orange County?
Steve Luther Elementary is No. 123 in reading and No. 107 in math proficiency among the 236 K–6 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Luther ElementaryThis school | 52.9% | 55.4% |
| A. E. Arnold Elementary | 53.8% | 57.3% |
| Clara J. King Elementary | 52.8% | 58.5% |
