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2777 Willow Place, South Gate, CA 90280-2816
Summary
Willow Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 72nd percentile among comparable California schools.
56.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
57.1% of students met California's math standard and is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 56.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 57.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,436/4,657 (69th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,146/4,657 (75th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 420 |
| Low-Income Students | 387 (93.9%) |
| English Learners | 108 (26.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 6.6 points from last year and rose 12.6 points over the full period. Math rose 15.1 points from last year and rose 10.6 points over the full period.
•Math +10.6 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
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 50.9% to 64.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 31% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 8.0-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school.
•English Learners vs English Native
27.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 55.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 45.4% to 66.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 25% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.2-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school.
•English Learners vs English Native
35.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 60.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•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 Willow Elementary compare within the district?
Willow Elementary is tied for No. 103 in reading and No. 85 in math proficiency among the 424 K–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Willow Elementary rank in California?
Willow Elementary ranks No. 1,436 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,146 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 Willow Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 74 in reading and No. 67 in math among 424 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 55.6% meet the reading standard and 55.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Willow Elementary compare with other schools in South Gate?
Willow Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 12 K–5 schools in South Gate with 2026 results.
Explore schools in South GateHow does Willow Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Willow Elementary is tied for No. 262 in reading and No. 210 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Willow ElementaryThis school | 57.1% | 56.1% |
| Aspire Firestone Academy Charter | 60.8% | 37.3% |
| Aspire Gateway Academy Charter | 50.3% | 49.0% |
