Top Rankings
El Segundo Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,462 students in El Segundo Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in El Segundo Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
3,462 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
147 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
El Segundo Unified School District, which is ranked #65 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#66 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
29%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
10%
12%
% Hispanic
25%
56%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
44%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,150 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,165 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,150
$20,100
Spending / Student
$16,165
$18,511
Best El Segundo Unified School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Center Street Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 Center St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 615-2676
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 615-2676
Gr: K-5 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
El Segundo High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
640 Main St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 615-2661
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 615-2661
Gr: 9-12 | 1,232 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Richmond Street Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
615 Richmond St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 606-6831
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 606-6831
Gr: K-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
El Segundo Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
332 Center St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 615-2690
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 615-2690
Gr: 6-8 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Arena High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
630 Arena St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 615-2650
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 615-2650
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to El Segundo Unified School District?
El Segundo Unified School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,462 students.
What is the rank of El Segundo Unified School District?
El Segundo Unified School District is ranked #65 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in El Segundo Unified School District?
44% of El Segundo Unified School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of El Segundo Unified School District?
El Segundo Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is El Segundo Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,165 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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