B
Good
77/100

Van Deene Avenue Elementary

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 826 West Javelin St., Torrance, CA 90502
Overall
B
77/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.1 grade levels above the U.S. average · 71st percentile in California
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.96 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 47th percentile
Resources
A
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

77
Repit Score
out of 100
326
Students
enrolled
21.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%71/1000.1 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%47/100Students gain 0.96 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.15 in 2009–19; 40th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 39% 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 +18 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 proficiency52% (+4 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (+5 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
Hispanic47%37%reading +8 pts, math +9 pts68th percentile (list)
Asian70%70%reading -5 pts, math -1 pts53rd percentile (list)
Low-income47%42%reading +9 pts, math +14 pts75th 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 826 West Javelin St.
City Torrance
ZIP Code 90502
District 0622710
NCES School ID 062271003418
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 90502

Understanding the community around Van Deene Avenue Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $95,528
Per Capita Income $42,433
Poverty Rate 6.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 48.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.3%
High School or Higher 84.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $587,000
Median Rent $1,869
Owner-Occupied 69.3%
Renter-Occupied 30.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Van Deene Avenue Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.2%
Female 52.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 76.1%
Asian 12.0%
White 4.0%
Black 4.6%
Two or More Races 2.5%
Pacific Islander 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 326
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 21.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Van Deene Avenue Elementary?
Van Deene Avenue Elementary has a Repit School Score of 77 out of 100, earning a grade of B. 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 Van Deene Avenue Elementary?
Van Deene Avenue Elementary has 326 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.7:1.
What grades does Van Deene Avenue Elementary serve?
Van Deene Avenue Elementary serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Van Deene Avenue Elementary receive per student?
Van Deene Avenue Elementary receives $25,877 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Van Deene Avenue Elementary in 90502 ▼
Avg Home Value
$733,953
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,806
1-Year Change
+0.9%
% Renters
30.7%

Other Schools in 90502

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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