Serving 394 students in grades Kindergarten-1, Hermosa View Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89%
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5% in CA)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hermosa View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hermosa View Elementary School's student population of 394 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
394 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1904
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 13, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hermosa View Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)85-89%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
14%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
56%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
21%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hermosa View Elementary School often compared to?
Hermosa View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hermosa View Elementary School?
394 students attend Hermosa View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Hermosa View Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hermosa View Elementary School?
Hermosa View Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hermosa View Elementary School offer ?
Hermosa View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Hermosa View Elementary School part of?
Hermosa View Elementary School is part of Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District.
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