Serving 806 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 806 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Math Proficiency: 60%
- Reading Proficiency: 63%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet's student population of 806 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
806 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet is 0.63, which is equal to 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)
(18-19)60%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)63%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
57%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
10%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet often compared to?
Lomita Math/science/technology Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like John Adams Elementary School, Howard Wood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet?
806 students attend Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet?
Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet offer ?
Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet part of?
Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School
June 11, 2024 (Tuesday)
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