Howard Wood Elementary School vs. Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Howard Wood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 356 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Howard Wood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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).
School Type
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Alternative
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
356 students
806 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#840 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
63%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
72
86
Grade 1 Students
64
139
Grade 2 Students
59
135
Grade 3 Students
62
148
Grade 4 Students
47
151
Grade 5 Students
52
147
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
22%
17%
% Hispanic
51%
57%
% Black
3%
12%
% White
16%
10%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
3%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
