Serving 574 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Agnes L. Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Math Proficiency: 69%
- Reading Proficiency: 75%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Agnes L. Smith Elementary School's student population of 574 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
574 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Agnes L. Smith 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)
(18-19)69%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
29%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
51%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Agnes L. Smith Elementary School often compared to?
Agnes L. Smith Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huntington Seacliff Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Agnes L. Smith Elementary School?
574 students attend Agnes L. Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Agnes L. Smith Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Agnes L. Smith Elementary School?
Agnes L. Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Agnes L. Smith Elementary School offer ?
Agnes L. Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Agnes L. Smith Elementary School part of?
Agnes L. Smith Elementary School is part of Huntington Beach City Elementary School District.
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