A
Very Good
88/100

Steve Luther Elementary

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 4631 La Palma Ave., La Palma, CA 90623
Overall
A
88/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.5 grade levels above the U.S. average · 76th percentile in California
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.16 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 68th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

88
Repit Score
out of 100
387
Students
enrolled
20.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%76/1000.5 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%68/100Students gain 1.16 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.14 in 2009–19; 72nd percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 29% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +11 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency58% (+10 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency55% (+18 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White55%55%reading -11 pts, math -1 pts47th percentile (list)
Hispanic52%37%reading +13 pts, math +9 pts72nd percentile (list)
Asian72%77%reading -2 pts, math +7 pts61st percentile (list)
Low-income42%37%reading +4 pts, math +9 pts63rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4631 La Palma Ave.
City La Palma
ZIP Code 90623
District 0610440
NCES School ID 061044001170
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 90623

Understanding the community around Steve Luther Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $110,028
Per Capita Income $49,588
Poverty Rate 3.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 52.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.5%
High School or Higher 95.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $868,400
Median Rent $2,138
Owner-Occupied 66.9%
Renter-Occupied 33.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Steve Luther Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.7%
Female 47.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 39.8%
Asian 31.3%
White 14.7%
Two or More Races 10.1%
Black 3.4%
Pacific Islander 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 387
Teachers (FTE) 18.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 20.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Steve Luther Elementary?
Steve Luther Elementary has a Repit School Score of 88 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Steve Luther Elementary?
Steve Luther Elementary has 387 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.9:1.
What grades does Steve Luther Elementary serve?
Steve Luther Elementary serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Steve Luther Elementary receive per student?
Steve Luther Elementary receives $17,835 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Steve Luther Elementary in 90623 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,208,683
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,925
1-Year Change
+5.2%
% Renters
33.1%

Other Schools in 90623

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026