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4242 Clara Street, Cudahy, CA 90201-5010
Summary
Teresa Hughes Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 46th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 41.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 36.5% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 41.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 36.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,562/4,657 (45th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,454/4,657 (47th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 515 |
| Low-Income Students | 496 (96.7%) |
| English Learners | 120 (23.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.1 points from last year and rose 1.4 points over the full period. Math fell 3.4 points from last year and fell 2.6 points over the full period.
•Math -2.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 25.8% to 51.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 2,562 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
19.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 37.6% 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
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 27.5% to 44.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,454 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 math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 38.4% 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 1,479 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 Teresa Hughes Elementary compare within the district?
Teresa Hughes Elementary is tied for No. 42 in reading and No. 45 in math proficiency among the 78 K–6 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Teresa Hughes Elementary rank in California?
Teresa Hughes Elementary ranks No. 2,562 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,454 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 Teresa Hughes Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 43 in reading and No. 45 in math among 78 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 39.8% meet the reading standard and 36.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Teresa Hughes Elementary compare with other schools in Cudahy?
Teresa Hughes Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–6 schools in Cudahy with 2026 results.
Explore schools in CudahyHow does Teresa Hughes Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Teresa Hughes Elementary is tied for No. 168 in reading and No. 161 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teresa Hughes ElementaryThis school | 36.5% | 41.1% |
| Jaime Escalante Elementary | 39.7% | 42.3% |
| Park Avenue Elementary | 27.3% | 34.1% |
