Excellent
#502 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 5% in state
Point Fermin Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · San Pedro, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3333 Kerckhoff Ave., San Pedro, CA 90731
- Math 54% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Point Fermin Elementary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 58% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
59%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Point Fermin 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,936
Median home value
$808,800
Median rent
$1,645/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
32.7%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90731; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leland Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| White Point ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Fifteenth Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| Braddock Drive ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | K–5 | Not available | 568 | 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.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #70 of 769
- District spending per student
- $22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Point Fermin Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Point Fermin Elementary
Point Fermin Elementary is a public elementary school in San Pedro, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 327 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #502 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Point Fermin Elementary
What grades does Point Fermin Elementary serve?
Point Fermin Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Point Fermin Elementary?
Point Fermin Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 327 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Point Fermin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Point Fermin Elementary is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Point Fermin Elementary rank in CA?
Point Fermin Elementary ranks #502 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Point Fermin Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Point Fermin Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Point Fermin Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Point Fermin Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Point Fermin Elementary a charter school?
No, Point Fermin Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Point Fermin Elementary a Title I school?
No, Point Fermin Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Point Fermin Elementary?
59.0% of students at Point Fermin 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
- 327
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.3%
- Phone
- (310) 832-2649
- Area population (ZIP 90731)
- 62,452
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 90731; 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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