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4130 West 154th Street, Lawndale, CA 90260-1740
Summary
William Anderson Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 58th percentile among comparable California schools.
50.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 41.7% of students met California's math standard, and it is slowly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 50.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 41.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,801/4,657 (61st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,080/4,657 (55th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 572 |
| Low-Income Students | 513 (89.7%) |
| English Learners | 204 (35.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.4 points from last year and fell 1.5 points over the full period. Math rose 1.5 points from last year and fell 4.0 points over the full period.
•Math -4.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 38.5% to 60.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 39% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.4-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
21.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 53.3% 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 83% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 34% to 82%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 32.0% to 57.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 45% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.0-point math income gap is about the same as the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
24.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 41.3% 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 William Anderson Elementary compare within the district?
William Anderson Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 6 K–5 schools in Lawndale Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does William Anderson Elementary rank in California?
William Anderson Elementary ranks No. 1,801 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,080 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 William Anderson Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 4 in math among 6 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 49.3% meet the reading standard and 40.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does William Anderson Elementary compare with other schools in Lawndale?
William Anderson Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 6 K–5 schools in Lawndale with 2026 results.
Explore schools in LawndaleHow does William Anderson Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
William Anderson Elementary is No. 322 in reading and tied for No. 421 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 |
|---|---|---|
| William Anderson ElementaryThis school | 41.7% | 50.7% |
| Billy Mitchell Elementary | 36.5% | 48.0% |
| F. D. Roosevelt Elementary | 21.7% | 29.9% |
