LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Unified students achieved their highest-ever scores in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science in the latest California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress testing, marking a third consecutive year of improvement across all three subjects. In a historic milestone, the District’s math proficiency rate also surpassed the statewide average for the first time since testing began in 2014–15.
The results show that Los Angeles Unified students are making academic progress at a faster pace than students statewide. Year-over-year gains in all three subjects outpaced statewide improvement, with the District recording particularly strong growth in Math and Science.
“Behind every data point is a student whose future we are working to strengthen,” Superintendent Andrés E. Chait said. “Our responsibility is to make sure every student has access to excellent teaching, meaningful academic support, and the opportunities they need to thrive. These results encourage us to keep raising expectations, learning from what works, and ensuring that every school is equipped to help every child succeed.”
The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress measures student achievement in ELA, Math, and Science and provides schools, families, and communities with information about students’ progress toward meeting the state's academic standards.
Key findings from the latest assessments include:
- Record achievement across all three subjects. Los Angeles Unified students earned the highest scores in District history in ELA, Math, and Science, extending a three-year streak of improvement.
- Math proficiency surpasses the State. For the first time since CAASSPP testing began in 2014–15, 39.8% of District students scored proficient or advanced in Math, exceeding the statewide rate of 38.4%.
- Math gains outpace the State. Math proficiency increased by 3 percentage points across the District, compared with a 1-point increase statewide.
- Strong growth in science. Science proficiency rose 4.8 percentage points, outpacing the statewide increase of 3.3 percentage points.
- Significant progress in ELA. ELA proficiency increased 1.9 percentage points, which is more than four times the statewide gain of 0.45 percentage points.
- Progress across student groups. Every student group improved in math proficiency. English Learners made particularly strong progress, while Black students recorded gains across every category.
The sustained improvement reflects Los Angeles Unified’s continued focus on rigorous, standards-aligned instruction and targeted academic support to address students’ individual learning needs. Three consecutive years of growth across ELA, Math, and Science, coupled with Math proficiency surpassing the statewide average, mark meaningful progress in the District’s efforts to strengthen academic outcomes for all students.
While significant work remains to ensure every student reaches proficiency, the latest results provide further evidence of the progress students and school communities are making with more students performing at proficient and advanced levels.
“What a wonderful accomplishment for our students who continue to make tremendous academic progress year after year,” Board President Scott M. Schmerelson said. “As a former educator, I know how much hard work goes into achieving results like these. I am especially proud of the progress we are seeing right here in Board District 3, with Henry Middle School reaching new academic highs in English, math, and science, and Hazeltine Avenue Elementary continuing to make strong gains in English and math. This achievement belongs to our students and to the dedicated teachers, administrators, staff, and families who support them every day. Congratulations to our entire LAUSD community, and let’s keep up the great work!”
“These record-breaking results show what students can achieve when they have the right support,” Board Vice President Dr. Rocío Rivas said. “I'm proud to see BD2 schools like Garvanza Elementary and Sunrise Elementary build on this momentum with significant gains in ELA and Math.”
“Achieving record-high results in English Language Arts, Math, and Science, and surpassing the state average in math proficiency for the first time, are significant milestones for the District and for our students,” Board Member Sherlett Hendy Newbill said. “I am proud to see this progress reflected in Board District 1, where Washington Preparatory High School made extraordinary gains in math and Charnock Road Elementary demonstrated strong performance across all three subjects. We have much to celebrate, as we continue building on this momentum and ensuring every student is ready for the world.”
“These results are a testament to the hard work of our students and educators, and I'm particularly encouraged that LA Unified is not only seeing a third consecutive year of academic gains, but is now outpacing the state in all three subjects,” Board Member Nick Melvoin said. “While we should celebrate this progress, we know student achievement is still not where it needs to be, particularly for some of our most vulnerable students. We need to continue building on what's working, using research and data to guide our investments and instructional strategies, and ensuring our school communities have the resources and support they need to sustain this progress for all students.”
“When we support the whole child, academically, socially, and emotionally, we create the conditions for all our students to thrive and achieve academic success,” Board Member Karla Griego said. “Congratulations to our Board District 5 schools, including Berendo Middle School and Bell High School, for showing gains across all subject areas! Thank you to our educators, staff, students, and families for your continued commitment to student learning and growth.”
“Over the last three years, we have seen accelerated progress in student achievement across subjects and across our school district,” Board Member Kelly Gonez said. “Those sustained results are a reflection of the ongoing work of our entire system to meet students where they are and raise the bar on instruction. I’m proud of our educators, staff, students, and families whose dedication and commitment to public education made this possible.”
“I am so proud of our students, educators, staff, and community for achieving this ‘three-peat’ academic win and narrowing the gaps for historically marginalized students,” Board Member Tanya Ortiz Franklin said. “I am particularly proud that our students have surpassed the state in mathematics, demonstrating that LAUSD scholars are preparing to be the problem-solvers and leaders this world needs.”
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