Very Good
#2109 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 22% in state
Hermosa Valley Elementary
Middle School · Hermosa Beach City Elementary · Hermosa Beach, CA
A Hermosa Beach City Elementary middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1645 Valley Dr., Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
- Math 72% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 80% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 23:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hermosa Valley Elementary score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 76% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hermosa Valley 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 93Walker's Paradise
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,867/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hermosa 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
$152,019
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$2,812/mo
College educated
76.5%
Homeownership
50.7%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90254; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Beach MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 1,123 | Compare → |
| Parras (nick G.) MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 1,036 | Compare → |
| South Bay Faith AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 246 | Compare → |
| Adams MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 1,137 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hermosa Beach City Elementary
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,456NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hermosa Valley Elementary is listed in Hermosa Beach City Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hermosa Valley Elementary
Hermosa Valley Elementary is a public middle school in Hermosa Beach, CA, part of Hermosa Beach City Elementary, serving approximately 575 students in grades 5th-8th with a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,109 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hermosa Valley Elementary
What grades does Hermosa Valley Elementary serve?
Hermosa Valley Elementary serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Hermosa Valley Elementary?
Hermosa Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 575 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hermosa Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hermosa Valley Elementary is 23:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hermosa Valley Elementary rank in CA?
Hermosa Valley Elementary ranks #2,109 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Hermosa Valley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hermosa Valley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Hermosa Valley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hermosa Valley Elementary has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hermosa Valley Elementary a charter school?
No, Hermosa Valley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hermosa Valley Elementary a Title I school?
No, Hermosa Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hermosa Valley Elementary?
9.0% of students at Hermosa Valley 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 575
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (310) 937-5888
- Area population (ZIP 90254)
- 19,248
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
Official sources & links
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 90254; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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