Los Cerritos

Summary:

Los Cerritos is an elementary school located in Paramount, CA, serving 387 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Paramount Unified School District, which is ranked 961 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Los Cerritos faces significant challenges, including a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, from 10.3% in 2018-2019 to 41.0% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than nearby schools like Mark Keppel (39.7%), Abraham Lincoln (37.3%), and Howard Tanner (35.1%). Additionally, Los Cerritos' test scores are generally lower than the Paramount Unified district and the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of students proficient or better in Smarter Balanced Assessments/English Language Arts/Literacy for the End of Course was 27.89% for Los Cerritos, compared to 40.05% for Paramount Unified and 47.04% for California.

Interestingly, when comparing Los Cerritos to nearby schools within the Paramount Unified district, it generally performs worse in terms of test scores, chronic absenteeism, and student-teacher ratio. However, the nearby schools also struggle with similar challenges, suggesting that the issues faced by Los Cerritos may be systemic within the district. Additionally, the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Los Cerritos and the nearby schools, ranging from 92.74% to 94.63%, indicates that these schools serve a predominantly low-income population, which likely plays a significant role in the challenges they face.


Detail:

Public K-5

 14626 Gundry Ave.
       Paramount, CA  90723-4378


(562) 602-8040

District: Paramount Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4235th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $4,304 Help


Students who attend Los Cerritos usually attend:

Middle:    Frank J. Zamboni
High:    Paramount High

Student/teacher ratio:  21.5 Help
Number of students:  387

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.2%
African American:
1.3%
White:
0.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Los Cerritos ranks worse than 72.2% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 9th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Paramount Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.63. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.2%), African American (1.3%), two or more races (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Los Cerritos is 21.5, which is the 3rd best among 11 elementary schools in the Paramount Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Los Cerritos is $4,304. 5 elementary schools in the Paramount Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Los Cerritos:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Cerritos 4235th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Los Cerritos in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Paramount Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Paramount Unified 961st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Los Cerritos

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Rank History for all students at Los Cerritos

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 17.22 4181st 4809 13.1%
2005 13.25 4444th 4822 7.8%
2006 15.60 4317th 4818 10.4%
2007 18.72 4397th 5113 14.0%
2008 22.39 4168th 5113 18.5%
2009 43.24 2860th 5193 44.9%
2010 42.23 3047th 5314 42.7%
2011 40.69 3197th 5377 40.5%
2012 46.04 2877th 5390 46.6%
2013 45.12 2996th 5530 45.8%
2015 28.99 3784th 5611 32.6%
2016 32.21 3589th 5614 36.1%
2017 31.91 3688th 5692 35.2%
2018 32.09 3659th 5662 35.4%
2019 36.87 3402nd 5789 41.2%
2021 23.33 1084th 1417 23.5%
2022 27.62 4085th 5883 30.6%
2023 28.76 4002nd 5874 31.9%
2024 26.63 4235th 5862 27.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Los Cerritos

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.97 1345th 3246 58.6%
2019 51.66 1163rd 3275 64.5%
2021 34.40 410th 602 31.9%
2022 40.38 1780th 3311 46.2%
2023 45.66 1446th 3250 55.5%
2024 53.83 983rd 3160 68.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Los Cerritos

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.47 2650th 5084 47.9%
2019 51.83 2276th 5173 56.0%
2021 38.19 675th 1110 39.2%
2022 39.62 3036th 5264 42.3%
2023 41.33 2958th 5374 45.0%
2024 35.85 3460th 5511 37.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Los Cerritos

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.12 3266th 5413 39.7%
2019 44.06 2860th 5492 47.9%
2021 23.49 961st 1267 24.2%
2022 20.61 4668th 5635 17.2%
2023 27.20 4042nd 5617 28.0%
2024 20.56 4652nd 5605 17.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Los Cerritos

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.32 1659th 2585 35.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Los Cerritos

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.22 3845th 5431 29.2%
2019 29.29 3847th 5510 30.2%
2021 24.26 959th 1272 24.6%
2022 38.31 3113th 5663 45.0%
2023 31.25 3667th 5650 35.1%
2024 33.95 3478th 5636 38.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Los Cerritos

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.34 2456th 4830 49.2%
2019 51.65 2180th 4963 56.1%
2022 39.78 2916th 5084 42.6%
2023 41.24 2820th 5098 44.7%
2024 38.41 3080th 5102 39.6%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Los Cerritos

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 52 78 24 549 4 n/a n/a 0 707
1989 39 88 28 588 1 n/a n/a 0 744
1990 42 105 37 617 0 n/a n/a 0 801
1991 35 103 40 551 1 n/a n/a 0 730
1992 25 111 43 520 1 n/a n/a 0 700
1993 19 107 36 554 1 n/a n/a 0 717
1994 16 110 25 570 1 n/a n/a 0 722
1995 16 130 20 735 3 n/a n/a 0 904
1996 16 130 20 735 3 n/a n/a 0 904
1997 5 14 3 834 0 n/a n/a 0 856
1998 6 17 6 939 0 n/a n/a 0 968
1999 8 19 3 895 0 n/a n/a 0 925
2000 7 15 2 920 0 n/a n/a 0 944
2001 4 8 2 945 0 n/a n/a 0 959
2002 6 12 1 986 0 n/a n/a 0 1005
2003 6 12 1 986 0 n/a n/a 0 1005
2004 3 8 0 929 1 n/a n/a 0 941
2005 1 7 0 910 0 n/a n/a 0 918
2006 4 15 0 876 1 n/a n/a 0 896
2007 3 8 1 866 1 n/a n/a 0 879
2008 5 17 1 855 1 n/a n/a 0 879
2009 4 9 1 834 1 0 2 0 851
2010 1 11 2 547 3 0 3 0 567
2011 1 7 2 563 0 1 5 0 579
2012 0 9 0 544 0 0 4 0 557
2013 1 10 0 548 0 0 2 0 561
2014 1 11 2 588 0 0 2 0 604
2015 3 13 3 595 0 0 1 0 615
2016 2 10 3 598 0 0 0 0 613
2017 2 9 3 576 0 1 1 0 592
2018 2 10 3 582 0 0 1 0 598
2019 2 9 1 530 0 0 2 0 544
2020 3 12 0 499 0 0 2 0 516
2021 1 10 0 470 0 0 1 0 482
2022 1 11 0 415 0 0 1 0 428
2023 1 5 0 380 0 0 1 0 387

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Los Cerritos

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 707 27.0 26.1 n/a
1989 744 27.0 27.5 n/a
1990 801 30.0 26.7 n/a
1991 730 29.0 25.1 n/a
1992 700 29.5 23.7 70.3
1993 717 26.0 27.6 72.4
1994 722 27.0 26.7 71.6
1995 904 31.0 29.2 72.3
1996 904 31.0 29.2 72.3
1997 856 37.0 23.1 89
1998 968 44.0 22.0 92
1999 925 43.0 21.5 88.9
2000 944 45.0 21.0 85.3
2001 959 46.0 20.8 90.9
2002 1005 44.0 22.8 92.4
2003 1005 44.0 22.8 92.4
2004 941 44.0 21.4 91.8
2005 918 46.0 20.0 0
2006 896 45.0 19.9 91.5
2007 879 45.0 19.5 86.3
2008 879 49.4 17.8 92.7
2009 851 44.1 17.0 92.4
2010 567 33.9 16.7 93.8
2011 579 n/a n/a 95.7
2012 557 31.0 17.9 n/a
2013 561 28.0 20.0 25.5
2014 604 24.0 25.1 95.9
2015 615 24.0 25.6 94.1
2016 613 23.0 26.6 94.8
2017 592 24.3 24.3 96.3
2018 598 26.0 23.0 95.7
2019 544 24.0 22.6 97.8
2020 516 n/a n/a 96.5
2021 482 23.0 20.9 92.7
2022 428 22.3 19.1 94.6
2023 387 18.0 21.5 94.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Los Cerritos

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 707 27.0 26.1 n/a
1989 744 27.0 27.5 n/a
1990 801 30.0 26.7 n/a
1991 730 29.0 25.1 n/a
1992 700 29.5 23.7 70.3
1993 717 26.0 27.6 72.4
1994 722 27.0 26.7 71.6
1995 904 31.0 29.2 72.3
1996 904 31.0 29.2 72.3
1997 856 37.0 23.1 89
1998 968 44.0 22.0 92
1999 925 43.0 21.5 88.9
2000 944 45.0 21.0 85.3
2001 959 46.0 20.8 90.9
2002 1005 44.0 22.8 92.4
2003 1005 44.0 22.8 92.4
2004 941 44.0 21.4 91.8
2005 918 46.0 20.0 0
2006 896 45.0 19.9 91.5
2007 879 45.0 19.5 86.3
2008 879 49.4 17.8 92.7
2009 851 44.1 17.0 92.4
2010 567 33.9 16.7 93.8
2011 579 n/a n/a 95.7
2012 557 31.0 17.9 n/a
2013 561 28.0 20.0 25.5
2014 604 24.0 25.1 95.9
2015 615 24.0 25.6 94.1
2016 613 23.0 26.6 94.8
2017 592 24.3 24.3 96.3
2018 598 26.0 23.0 95.7
2019 544 24.0 22.6 97.8
2020 516 n/a n/a 96.5
2021 482 23.0 20.9 92.7
2022 428 22.3 19.1 94.6
2023 387 18.0 21.5 94.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Los Cerritos

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
2012100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201598.0%1.0%0.0%1.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
2016100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201793.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%93.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%93.0%93.0%
2018≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
202087.8%0.0%0.0%93.9%89.0%92.7%
202183.0%0.0%0.0%86.8%92.5%86.8%83.0%86.8%
202241.9%0.0%0.0%47.3%74.3%87.8%43.2%50.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Los Cerritos

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $4,304

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Los Cerritos

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3402nd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 4002nd of 5874 Elementary schools
 9.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Cerritos)45.241
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Paramount Unified)41.138.2
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Los Cerritos)54.832.8
 22%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Paramount Unified)48.738.7
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Cerritos)35.828.9
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Paramount Unified)44.433.1
 11.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Los Cerritos)30.917.3
 13.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Paramount Unified)41.226.8
 14.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Cerritos)46.433.3
 13.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Paramount Unified)42.834.2
 8.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Los Cerritos)30.221.2
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Paramount Unified)27.621.9
 5.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Los Cerritos)16.315.2
 1.1%
   5th Grade Science (Paramount Unified)18.420
 1.6%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students544387
 28.9%
African American95
 44.4%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic530380
 28.3%
Pacific Islander00
White21
 50%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.8%94.6%
 3.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Los Cerritos

Students at Los Cerritos are 98% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Students who attend Los Cerritos usually go on to attend:

Middle : Frank J. Zamboni
High : Paramount High

In the 2022-23 school year, 387 students attended Los Cerritos.

Los Cerritos ranks 4235th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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