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409 South Atlantic Boulevard, Alhambra, CA 91801-3643
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 89th percentile among comparable California schools.
66.5% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
58.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 66.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 58.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 213/1,734 (88th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 171/1,735 (90th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 814 |
| Low-Income Students | 399 (49.0%) |
| English Learners | 271 (33.3%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 6.0 points from last year and rose 9.4 points over the full period. Math rose 3.4 points from last year and rose 5.9 points over the full period.
•Math +5.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 58.3% to 72.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 13% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.0-point reading income gap is wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
25.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 65.4% 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 75% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 27% to 71%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 52.1% to 69.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 10% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.5-point math income gap is wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
24.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 55.1% 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 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 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 Northrup Elementary compare within the district?
William Northrup Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 13 K–8 schools in Alhambra Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does William Northrup Elementary rank in California?
William Northrup Elementary ranks No. 213 of 1,734 in reading and No. 171 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at William Northrup Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 7 in reading and No. 5 in math among 13 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 54.2% meet the reading standard and 48.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does William Northrup Elementary compare with other schools in Alhambra?
William Northrup Elementary is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 9 K–8 schools in Alhambra with 2026 results.
Explore schools in AlhambraHow does William Northrup Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
William Northrup Elementary is No. 15 in both reading and math proficiency among the 145 K–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| William Northrup ElementaryThis school | 58.9% | 66.5% |
| Emery Park Elementary | 48.0% | 56.6% |
| Fremont Elementary | 54.0% | 61.5% |
