Top Rankings
Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,413 students in Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
1,413 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District, which is ranked #51 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 15-19% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#49 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
29%
Graduation Rate
(14-15)15-19%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.8%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2006–2022. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
14%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
57%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
22%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,187 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,695 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has declined by 40% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$26 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,187
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,695
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hermosa View Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1800 Prospect Ave.
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(424) 333-9960
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(424) 333-9960
Gr: K-1 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Hermosa Valley Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1645 Valley Dr.
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 937-5888
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 937-5888
Gr: 5-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
417 25th St.
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(424) 333-9960
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(424) 333-9960
Gr: 2-4 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District?
Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,413 students.
What is the rank of Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District?
Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District is ranked #51 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District?
57% of Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District?
Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,695 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has declined by 40% over four school years.
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