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826 West Javelin Street, Torrance, CA 90502-1719
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 72nd percentile among comparable California schools.
61.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
51.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 61.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 51.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,120/4,657 (76th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,446/4,657 (69th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 320 |
| Low-Income Students | 253 (80.1%) |
| English Learners | 38 (12.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.3 points from last year and rose 13.7 points over the full period. Math rose 2.8 points from last year and rose 18.7 points over the full period.
•Math +18.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Filipino and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 53.8% to 72.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 25% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.3-point reading income gap is narrower 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
28.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 63.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 79% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 46% to 46%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 37.5% to 63.9% 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 27.8-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
13.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 55.0% 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 Van Deene Avenue Elementary compare within the district?
Van Deene Avenue Elementary is No. 11 in reading and No. 13 in math proficiency among the 78 K–6 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Van Deene Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Van Deene Avenue Elementary ranks No. 1,120 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,446 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 Van Deene Avenue Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 8 in reading and No. 17 in math among 78 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 58.7% meet the reading standard and 47.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Van Deene Avenue Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Van Deene Avenue Elementary is No. 65 in reading and No. 81 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Van Deene Avenue ElementaryThis school | 51.7% | 61.3% |
| Accelerated Charter Elementary | 38.1% | 40.7% |
| Albion Street Elementary | 30.7% | 36.0% |
