Serving 521 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bixby Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bixby Elementary School's student population of 521 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
521 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bixby Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
56%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
16%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bixby Elementary School often compared to?
Bixby Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carver Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Bixby Elementary School?
521 students attend Bixby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Bixby Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bixby Elementary School?
Bixby Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bixby Elementary School offer ?
Bixby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bixby Elementary School part of?
Bixby Elementary School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Bixby Elementary School located?
Bixby Elementary School is located in the Los Altos neighborhood of Long Beach, CA. There are 5 other public schools located in Los Altos.
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