Excellent
#371 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 4% in state
Hermosa View Elementary
Elementary School · Hermosa Beach City Elementary · Hermosa Beach, CA
A Hermosa Beach City Elementary elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1800 Prospect Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
- Math 87% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hermosa View Elementary score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 85% across the 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
Based on 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
6.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hermosa View Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Bike 62Bikeable
- 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurelia Pennekamp ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 485 | Compare → |
| Birney ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 429 | Compare → |
| Jefferson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 582 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Guadalupe SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 235 | 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
- #1 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 View Elementary is listed in Hermosa Beach City Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hermosa View Elementary
Hermosa View Elementary is a public elementary school in Hermosa Beach, CA, part of Hermosa Beach City Elementary, serving approximately 345 students in grades Kindergarten-1st with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #371 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hermosa View Elementary
What grades does Hermosa View Elementary serve?
Hermosa View Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 1st.
How many students attend Hermosa View Elementary?
Hermosa View Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 345 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hermosa View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hermosa View Elementary is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hermosa View Elementary rank in CA?
Hermosa View Elementary ranks #371 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Hermosa View Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hermosa View Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 View Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hermosa View Elementary has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Hermosa View Elementary a charter school?
No, Hermosa View Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hermosa View Elementary a Title I school?
No, Hermosa View Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hermosa View Elementary?
6.7% of students at Hermosa View 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 – 1st
- Enrollment
- 345
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.6%
- Phone
- (424) 333-9960
- Area population (ZIP 90254)
- 19,248
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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