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#8689 of 9,539 schools in CA

Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary

Elementary School · Long Beach Unified · Long Beach, CA

A Long Beach Unified elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1620 Temple Ave., Long Beach, CA 90804

  • Math 28% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 33% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 26.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-17.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.7 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+3.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio26.5:1
District spending per student$18,539
Chronic Absenteeism40.5%

Students at Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency28%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency33%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
49%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
49%
2014
Math
20%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
26%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
21%
2021*
Math
21%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
28%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

83.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Olivia Nieto Herrera 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 87Very Walkable
  • Transit 49Some Transit
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • 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

$68,940

Median home value

$673,600

Median rent

$1,801/mo

College educated

29.9%

Homeownership

21.7%

Poverty rate

19.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90804; 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
Oaktree Preschool and KindergartenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK0.4 mi8Compare →
Willard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.9K–50.6 mi560Compare →
Alvarado ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.7K–50.8 mi394Compare →
Bryant ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.6K–50.8 mi334Compare →

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.

Long Beach Unified

Schools in district
82
Rank in district
#79 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

Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary is listed in Long Beach Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary

Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary is a public elementary school in Long Beach, CA, part of Long Beach Unified, serving approximately 689 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 26.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #8,689 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary

What grades does Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary serve?

Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary?

Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 689 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary is 26.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary rank in CA?

Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary ranks #8,689 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary a charter school?

No, Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary a Title I school?

No, Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary?

83.3% of students at Olivia Nieto Herrera 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
689
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.5%
Area population (ZIP 90804)
38,306
Area average commute
30 min
Area median age
33.8
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 90804; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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