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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 2024-25 school year, there are 70 public elementary schools serving 43,728 students in Long Beach Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in Long Beach Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
84 Schools
7,693 Schools
# Students
65,129 Students
3,500,507 Students
# Teachers
2,720 Teachers
172,951 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Long Beach Unified School District, which is ranked #718 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#717 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.65
# American Indian Students
96 Students
16,888 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6,664 Students
424,717 Students
% Asian Students
10%
12%
# Hispanic Students
38,570 Students
1,893,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
59%
54%
# Black Students
8,022 Students
169,690 Students
% Black Students
13%
5%
# White Students
7,796 Students
754,767 Students
% White Students
12%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
672 Students
14,663 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,294 Students
219,616 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
5,430
451,616
# Students in 1st Grade:
4,635
377,018
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4,568
379,893
# Students in 3rd Grade:
4,615
389,353
# Students in 4th Grade:
4,914
393,562
# Students in 5th Grade:
4,898
398,613
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,812
407,977
# Students in 7th Grade:
4,930
280,783
# Students in 8th Grade:
4,776
277,323
# Students in 9th Grade:
5,321
39,712
# Students in 10th Grade:
5,358
34,198
# Students in 11th Grade:
5,397
33,820
# Students in 12th Grade:
5,475
36,556
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,445 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,869 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,267 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$1,164 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,445
$21,485
Spending / Student
$17,869
$19,787
Best Long Beach Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Naples Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
Gant Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 656 students
Rank: #33.
Newcomb Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 807 students
Rank: #44.
Prisk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 486 students
Rank: #55.
Cleveland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4760 Hackett Ave.
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 420-7552
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 420-7552
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #66.
Fremont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4000 E. Fourth St.
Long Beach, CA 90814
(562) 439-6873
Long Beach, CA 90814
(562) 439-6873
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: #77.
Los Cerritos Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
515 W. San Antonio Dr.
Long Beach, CA 90807
(562) 595-6337
Long Beach, CA 90807
(562) 595-6337
Grades: K-5
| 459 students
Rank: #88.
Kettering Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
550 Silvera Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 598-9486
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 598-9486
Grades: K-5
| 326 students
Rank: #99.
Burcham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5610 E. Monlaco Rd.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 420-2685
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 420-2685
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Rank: #1010.
Carver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5335 E. Pavo St.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 420-2697
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 420-2697
Grades: K-5
| 499 students
Rank: #1111.
Lowell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5201 E. Brd.way
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 433-6757
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 433-6757
Grades: K-5
| 570 students
Rank: #1212.
Rogers Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 768 students
Rank: #1313.
Tincher Preparatory
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 813 students
Rank: #1414.
Emerson Parkside Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 342 students
Rank: #1515.
Henry
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 815 students
Rank: #1616.
Cubberley K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 953 students
Rank: #1717.
Helen Keller Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7020 E. Brittain St.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 421-8851
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 421-8851
Grades: 6-8
| 459 students
Rank: #1818.
Marshall Academy Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5870 E. Wardlow Rd.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 429-7013
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 429-7013
Grades: 6-8
| 910 students
Rank: #1919.
Macarthur Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: K-5
| 302 students
Rank: #2020.
Longfellow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 965 students
Rank: #2121.
Stanford Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5871 E. Los Arcos St.
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 594-9793
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 594-9793
Grades: 6-8
| 1,181 students
Rank: #2222.
Madison Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #2323.
Gompers
Magnet School
(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
Grades: K-5
| 342 students
Rank: #2424.
Bixby Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5251 E. Stearns St.
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 498-3794
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 498-3794
Grades: K-5
| 523 students
Rank: #2525.
Twain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5021 E. Centralia St.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 421-8421
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 421-8421
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Holmes Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: K-5
| 401 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Signal Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 657 students
Rank: #2828.
Bancroft Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5301 E. Centralia St.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 425-7461
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 425-7461
Grades: 6-8
| 854 students
Rank: #2929.
Hughes Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3846 Ca Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90807
(562) 595-0831
Long Beach, CA 90807
(562) 595-0831
Grades: 6-8
| 1,295 students
Rank: #3030.
Birney Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
710 W. Spring St.
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 427-8512
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 427-8512
Grades: K-5
| 485 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Alvarado Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 E. 20th St.
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 591-7477
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 591-7477
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Riley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3319 Sandwood St.
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 420-9595
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 420-9595
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Rank: #3333.
Beach K-12 Independent Study
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2153 W. Hill St.
Long Beach, CA 90810
(562) 989-2098
Long Beach, CA 90810
(562) 989-2098
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #3434.
Muir K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3038 Delta Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90810
(562) 426-5571
Long Beach, CA 90810
(562) 426-5571
Grades: K-8
| 1,020 students
Rank: #3535.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1175 E. 11th St.
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 599-5005
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 599-5005
Grades: K-5
| 817 students
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