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7530 East Arnett Street, Downey, CA 90241-4403
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 88th percentile among comparable California schools.
69.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending up.
74.3% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 69.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 74.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 700/4,657 (85th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 425/4,657 (91st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 736 |
| Low-Income Students | 561 (76.2%) |
| English Learners | 146 (19.8%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.7 points from last year and rose 3.5 points over the full period. Math fell 0.8 points from last year and rose 3.1 points over the full period.
•Math +3.1 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
69.5% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 16% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.7-point reading income gap is narrower than the 18.9-point gap at a typical California K–3 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
74.3% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade 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 20.8-point math income gap is wider than the 14.8-point gap at a typical California K–3 school. It widened over the period shown.
English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 14 schools for reading and 14 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–3 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 Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary compare within the district?
Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–3 schools in Downey Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary rank in California?
Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary ranks No. 700 of 4,657 in reading and No. 425 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 Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 K–3 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 67.5% meet the reading standard and 70.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary compare with other schools in Downey?
Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–3 schools in Downey with 2026 results.
Explore schools in DowneyHow does Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 K–3 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–3 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Williams (Spencer V.) ElementaryThis school | 74.3% | 69.4% |
| Imperial Elementary | 60.1% | 57.4% |
