Very Good
#1739 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 18% in state
Based on limited data
Hermosa Vista
Elementary School · Hermosa Beach City Elementary · Hermosa Beach, CA
A Hermosa Beach City Elementary elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
417 25Th St., Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
- Math 77% vs CA 41% (2024)
- Reading 73% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hermosa Vista score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
8.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hermosa Vista 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 81Very Walkable
- Bike 72Very 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opal Robinson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Vista Training ProgramPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–7 | 0.7 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Aurelia Pennekamp ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 485 | Compare → |
| American Martyrs SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 676 | 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
- #2 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 Vista is listed in Hermosa Beach City Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hermosa Vista
Hermosa Vista is a public elementary school in Hermosa Beach, CA, part of Hermosa Beach City Elementary, serving approximately 405 students in grades 2nd-4th with a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,739 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (2024 CAASPP) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hermosa Vista
What grades does Hermosa Vista serve?
Hermosa Vista serves students in grades 2nd through 4th.
How many students attend Hermosa Vista?
Hermosa Vista has an enrollment of approximately 405 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hermosa Vista?
The student-teacher ratio at Hermosa Vista is 23.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hermosa Vista rank in CA?
Hermosa Vista ranks #1,739 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Hermosa Vista's MySchoolScout rating?
Hermosa Vista has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Vista?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hermosa Vista has 77% math proficiency (2024 CAASPP) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP).
Is Hermosa Vista a charter school?
No, Hermosa Vista is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hermosa Vista a Title I school?
No, Hermosa Vista is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hermosa Vista?
8.4% of students at Hermosa Vista 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
- 2nd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 405
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.2%
- Phone
- (310) 937-5877
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 2024 CAASPP; directory SY 2023–24
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