Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet vs. Howard Wood Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Howard Wood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
School Type
Alternative
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Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
806 students
356 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
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#840 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
<50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
86
72
Grade 1 Students
139
64
Grade 2 Students
135
59
Grade 3 Students
148
62
Grade 4 Students
151
47
Grade 5 Students
147
52
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
17%
22%
% Hispanic
57%
51%
% Black
12%
3%
% White
10%
16%
% Hawaiian
1%
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% Two or more races
3%
8%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%