Howard Wood Elementary School
Tel:
(310) 533-4484
Howard Wood Elementary School serves 419 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Howard Wood Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Howard Wood Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Howard Wood Elementary School's student population of 419 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 419 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
Howard Wood Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Howard Wood Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2120 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 18% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 42% | 54% |
| Black | 5% | 5% |
| White | 21% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Torrance Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Howard Wood Elementary School is Shery (kurt T.) High (Continuation School) (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is J. H. Hull Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Torrance J. H. Hull Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 715 students
0.3 miles
2080 W. 231st St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4516 0.3 6-8 715 - Torrance John Adams Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 435 students
0.3 miles
2121 238th St
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4480 0.3 K-5 435 - Torrance Shery (kurt T.) High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 131 students
0.7 miles
2600 Vine St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4440 0.7 9-12 131 - Lomita Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 931 students
0.8 miles
2211 247th St.
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 784-6700 0.8 K-5 931 - Torrance Torrance Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 511 students
0.8 miles
2125 Lincoln Ave.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4500 0.8 K-5 511
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