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1824 Taper Avenue, San Pedro, CA 90731-1175
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 79th percentile among comparable California schools.
65.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
59.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 65.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 59.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 928/4,657 (80th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,042/4,657 (78th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 672 |
| Low-Income Students | 335 (50.7%) |
| English Learners | 14 (2.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.8 points from last year and rose 12.6 points over the full period. Math fell 1.1 points from last year and rose 2.4 points over the full period.
•Math +2.4 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 Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 58.3% to 71.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 20% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.4-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 89% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 54% to 62%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 48.6% to 67.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 23% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 27.3-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
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 Taper Avenue Elementary compare within the district?
Taper Avenue Elementary is No. 58 in reading and tied for No. 73 in math proficiency among the 424 K–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Taper Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Taper Avenue Elementary ranks No. 928 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,042 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 Taper Avenue Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 68 in reading and No. 120 in math among 424 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 56.0% meet the reading standard and 47.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Taper Avenue Elementary compare with other schools in San Pedro?
Taper Avenue Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 11 K–5 schools in San Pedro with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San PedroHow does Taper Avenue Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Taper Avenue Elementary is No. 161 in reading and tied for No. 191 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Taper Avenue ElementaryThis school | 59.3% | 65.2% |
| Bandini Street Elementary | 62.2% | 43.3% |
| Barton Hill Elementary | 32.0% | 32.8% |
