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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
806 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#1448 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)17%
12%
Hispanic
(21-22)57%
56%
Black
(21-22)12%
5%
White
(21-22)10%
21%
Hawaiian
(21-22)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)3%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
61%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet's ranking?
Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet is ranked #1448 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet often compared to?
Lomita Math/science/technology Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like John Adams Elementary School, Howard Wood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet?
806 students attend Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet offer ?
Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet part of?
Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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