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Long Beach Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 82 public schools serving 62,255 students in Long Beach Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Long Beach Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
82 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
62,255 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
2,628 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Long Beach Unified School District, which is ranked #711 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 82% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#692 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Graduation Rate
82%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)33.3%
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%
% Asian
10%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
59%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
12%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
12%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,414 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,646 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,707 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$1,472 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$27,414
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$23,646
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Long Beach Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
California Academy Of Mathematics And Science
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1000 East Victoria St. Bldg. S
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-2025
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-2025
Gr: 9-12 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Naples Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5537 The Toledo
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 433-0489
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 433-0489
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Eunice Sato Academy Of Math & Science
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 Iroquois Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 598-7611
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 598-7611
Gr: 9-12 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Gant Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1854 Britton Dr.
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 430-3384
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 430-3384
Gr: K-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Newcomb Academy
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3351 Val Verde Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 430-1250
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 430-1250
Gr: K-8 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4760 Hackett Ave.
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 420-7552
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 420-7552
Gr: K-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Prisk Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2375 Fanwood Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 598-9601
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 598-9601
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4000 East Fourth St.
Long Beach, CA 90814
(562) 439-6873
Long Beach, CA 90814
(562) 439-6873
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #99.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5335 East Pavo St.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 420-2697
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 420-2697
Gr: K-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1010.
Los Cerritos Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
515 West San Antonio Dr.
Long Beach, CA 90807
(562) 595-6337
Long Beach, CA 90807
(562) 595-6337
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Burcham Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5610 East Monlaco Rd.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 420-2685
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 420-2685
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Emerson Parkside Academy
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2625 Josie Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 420-2631
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 420-2631
Gr: K-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Kettering Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 Silvera Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 598-9486
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 598-9486
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1414.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5201 East Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 433-6757
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 433-6757
Gr: K-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1515.
Tincher Preparatory
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1701 Petaluma Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 493-2636
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 493-2636
Gr: K-8 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1616.
Rogers Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
365 Monrovia Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 434-7411
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 434-7411
Gr: 6-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1717.
Henry
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3720 Canehill Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 421-3754
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 421-3754
Gr: K-5 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1818.
Cubberley K-8
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3200 Monogram Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 420-8810
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 420-8810
Gr: K-8 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1919.
Helen Keller Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7020 East Brittain St.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 421-8851
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 421-8851
Gr: 6-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2020.
Stanford Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5871 East Los Arcos St.
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 594-9793
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 594-9793
Gr: 6-8 | 1,165 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2121.
Bixby Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5251 East Stearns St.
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 498-3794
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 498-3794
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2222.
Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6011 Centralia St.
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 420-3588
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 420-3588
Gr: K-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2323.
Marshall Academy Of The Arts
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5870 East Wardlow Rd.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 429-7013
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 429-7013
Gr: 6-8 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2424.
Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7025 East Parkcrest St.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 425-3539
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 425-3539
Gr: 9-12 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2525.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3800 Olive Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90807
(562) 595-0308
Long Beach, CA 90807
(562) 595-0308
Gr: K-5 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2626.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2801 Bomberry St.
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 420-7731
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 420-7731
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Gompers
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5206 Briercrest Ave.
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 925-2285
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 925-2285
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Twain Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5021 East Centralia St.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 421-8421
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 421-8421
Gr: K-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2929.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5020 Barlin Ave.
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 633-4427
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 633-4427
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3030.
Signal Hill Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2285 Walnut Ave.
Signal Hill, CA 90755
(562) 426-8170
Signal Hill, CA 90755
(562) 426-8170
Gr: K-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3131.
Bancroft Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5301 East Centralia St.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 425-7461
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 425-7461
Gr: 6-8 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3232.
Millikan High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2800 Snowden Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 425-7441
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 425-7441
Gr: 9-12 | 3,408 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3333.
Birney Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
710 West Spring St.
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 427-8512
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 427-8512
Gr: K-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3434.
Hughes Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3846 California Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90807
(562) 595-0831
Long Beach, CA 90807
(562) 595-0831
Gr: 6-8 | 1,214 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Alvarado Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 East 21st St.
Signal Hill, CA 90755
(562) 591-7477
Signal Hill, CA 90755
(562) 591-7477
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Long Beach Unified School District?
Long Beach Unified School District manages 82 public schools serving 62,255 students.
What is the rank of Long Beach Unified School District?
Long Beach Unified School District is ranked #711 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Long Beach Unified School District?
59% of Long Beach Unified School District students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Long Beach Unified School District?
Long Beach Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Long Beach Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,646 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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