Below Average
#7566 of 9,539 schools in CA
Addams Elementary
Elementary School · Long Beach Unified · Long Beach, CA
A Long Beach Unified elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5320 Pine Ave., Long Beach, CA 90805
- Math 29% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Addams Elementary score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Addams Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,186/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Long Beach), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,615
Median home value
$588,500
Median rent
$1,664/mo
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
42.6%
Poverty rate
19.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90805; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Athanasius Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 89 | Compare → |
| St. Athanasius ElementaryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| Dooley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 725 | Compare → |
| Spectrum Center- Long Beach Middle Market StreetPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | 2–12 | 0.6 mi | 59 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Long Beach Unified
- Schools in district
- 82
- Rank in district
- #70 of 82
- District spending per student
- $18,539NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Addams Elementary is listed in Long Beach Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Addams Elementary
Addams Elementary is a public elementary school in Long Beach, CA, part of Long Beach Unified, serving approximately 747 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,566 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Addams Elementary
What grades does Addams Elementary serve?
Addams Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Addams Elementary?
Addams Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 747 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Addams Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Addams Elementary is 24.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Addams Elementary rank in CA?
Addams Elementary ranks #7,566 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Addams Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Addams Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Addams Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Addams Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Addams Elementary a charter school?
No, Addams Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Addams Elementary a Title I school?
No, Addams Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Addams Elementary?
88.2% of students at Addams Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 747
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.3%
- Phone
- (562) 428-0202
- Area population (ZIP 90805)
- 94,631
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90805; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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