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#641 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 7% in state

Tulita Elementary

Elementary School · Redondo Beach Unified · Redondo Beach, CA

A Redondo Beach Unified elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1401 Inglewood Ave., Redondo Beach, CA 90278

  • Math 83% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 76% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency82.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency76.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+37.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+33.5 pts
Overall Proficiency80% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+14.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.2:1
District spending per student$14,244
Chronic Absenteeism13.1%

Students at Tulita Elementary score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency83%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency76%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 79% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
69%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
86%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
84%
ELA
83%
2018
Math
85%
ELA
83%
2019
Math
85%
ELA
83%
2022
Math
74%
ELA
71%
2024
Math
83%
ELA
76%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

15.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Tulita 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 70Very Walkable
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,844/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Redondo 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

$148,581

Median home value

$1,195,700

Median rent

$2,417/mo

College educated

62.5%

Homeownership

57.7%

Poverty rate

4.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90278; 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
St Lawrence Martyr Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7privateK–80.2 mi314Compare →
St. Lawrence Martyr ElementaryPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.3 mi330Compare →
The Knowing GardenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–50.5 mi16Compare →
Alta Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.3K–50.6 mi551Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Redondo Beach Unified

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#2 of 12
District spending per student
$14,244NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Tulita Elementary is listed in Redondo Beach Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Tulita Elementary

Tulita Elementary is a public elementary school in Redondo Beach, CA, part of Redondo Beach Unified, serving approximately 444 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #641 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tulita Elementary

What grades does Tulita Elementary serve?

Tulita Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Tulita Elementary?

Tulita Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 444 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tulita Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Tulita Elementary is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tulita Elementary rank in CA?

Tulita Elementary ranks #641 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Tulita Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Tulita Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Tulita Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tulita Elementary has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Tulita Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Tulita Elementary a Title I school?

No, Tulita Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tulita Elementary?

15.8% of students at Tulita 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
444
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.1%
Area population (ZIP 90278)
42,536
Area average commute
26.3 min
Area median age
38.9
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 90278; 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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