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24456 Madison Street, Torrance, CA 90505-6653
Summary
Walteria Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 94th percentile among comparable California schools.
76.4% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
82.5% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 76.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 82.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 395/4,657 (92nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 163/4,657 (97th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 650 |
| Low-Income Students | 110 (16.9%) |
| English Learners | 113 (17.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.0 points from last year and fell 2.6 points over the full period. Math fell 3.0 points from last year and rose 0.2 points over the full period.
•Math +0.2 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 Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 67.3% to 83.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 9% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 2.3-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
50.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 76.4% 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
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 92% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 72% to 90%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 79.2% to 88.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 4% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.8-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
73.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 79.8% 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 1,832 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 Walteria Elementary compare within the district?
Walteria Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 17 K–5 schools in Torrance Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Walteria Elementary rank in California?
Walteria Elementary ranks No. 395 of 4,657 in reading and No. 163 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 Walteria Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 17 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 74.5% meet the reading standard and 72.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Walteria Elementary compare with other schools in Torrance?
Walteria Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 19 K–5 schools in Torrance with 2026 results.
Explore schools in TorranceHow does Walteria Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Walteria Elementary is No. 72 in reading and No. 28 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Walteria ElementaryThis school | 82.5% | 76.4% |
| Anza Elementary | 78.1% | 75.6% |
| Arlington Elementary | 72.8% | 68.5% |
