Serving 853 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 853 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet's student population of 853 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
853 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
2005
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 10, 2026
Campus Size
2 acres
School Motto
Leopards never give up, they ROAR!
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1323 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
59%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet's ranking?
Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet is ranked #1323 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet often compared to?
Lomita Math/science/technology Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like John Adams Elementary School, Howard Wood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet?
853 students attend Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet?
Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet offer ?
Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet part of?
Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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