Top Rankings
Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,325 students in Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
1,325 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District, which is ranked #45 of all 1,925 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 15-19% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#44 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
29%
Graduation Rate
(14-15)15-19%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
12%
% Hispanic
12%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
59%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
22%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,284 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,803 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,284
$19,974
Spending / Student
$27,803
$18,396
Best Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hermosa View Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1800 Prospect Ave.
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(424) 333-9960
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(424) 333-9960
Grades: K-1
| 345 students
Rank: #22.
Hermosa Valley Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1645 Valley Dr.
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 937-5888
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 937-5888
Grades: 5-8
| 575 students
Rank: n/an/a
417 25th St.
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 937-5877
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 937-5877
Grades: 2-4
| 405 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District?
Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,325 students.
What is the rank of Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District?
Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District is ranked #45 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District?
59% of Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District?
Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,803 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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