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#2300 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 24% in state

Agnes L. Smith Elementary

Elementary School · Huntington Beach City Elementary · Huntington Beach, CA

A Huntington Beach City Elementary elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

770 17th St., Huntington Beach, CA 92648

  • Math 66% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 69% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 25:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency65.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+19.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+26.7 pts
Overall Proficiency68% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+17.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25:1
District spending per student$16,730
Chronic Absenteeism19.1%

Students at Agnes L. Smith Elementary score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency66%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency69%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 68% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
63%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
71%
ELA
74%
2018
Math
69%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
66%
2024
Math
66%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Agnes L. Smith 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 66Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 87Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,213/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Huntington 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

$118,993

Median home value

$1,176,000

Median rent

$2,324/mo

College educated

51.2%

Homeownership

46.8%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92648; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Patti's Preschool, Inc.Private · tuitionNot ratedK0.8 mi16Compare →
Kinetic AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.7K–80.9 mi346Compare →
Holy Family InstitutePrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–111.0 mi27Compare →
Huntington Seacliff ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.7K–51.2 mi546Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Huntington Beach City Elementary

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#4 of 8
District spending per student
$16,730NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Agnes L. Smith Elementary is listed in Huntington Beach City Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Agnes L. Smith Elementary

Agnes L. Smith Elementary is a public elementary school in Huntington Beach, CA, part of Huntington Beach City Elementary, serving approximately 576 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 25:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,300 of 9,539 schools in CA.

State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Agnes L. Smith Elementary

What grades does Agnes L. Smith Elementary serve?

Agnes L. Smith Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Agnes L. Smith Elementary?

Agnes L. Smith Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 576 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Agnes L. Smith Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Agnes L. Smith Elementary is 25:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Agnes L. Smith Elementary rank in CA?

Agnes L. Smith Elementary ranks #2,300 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Agnes L. Smith Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Agnes L. Smith Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Agnes L. Smith Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Agnes L. Smith Elementary has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Agnes L. Smith Elementary a charter school?

No, Agnes L. Smith Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Agnes L. Smith Elementary a Title I school?

No, Agnes L. Smith Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Agnes L. Smith Elementary?

43.4% of students at Agnes L. Smith 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
576
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.1%
Area population (ZIP 92648)
45,521
Area average commute
28.6 min
Area median age
44
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 92648; 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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