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Schools in Artesia · ABC Unified School District

Artesia’s public schools outscore 84% of California districts

In Artesia, 49% of tested students are proficient in math, above the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Artesia, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.

#132of 847 California townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
64%
▲ 17 pts vs CA 47%
2021–22
Math proficiency
49%
▲ 16 pts vs CA 33%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95%
▲ 9 pts vs CA 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$19.2K
▼ 10% vs CA $21.2K
FY2024
Students per teacher
22.6
CA 21.6 · larger classes
Schools in town
5
8,040 students on the public path
In brief

Artesia’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 572 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Artesia’s, its schools beat 94%, higher than their 84% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 64% and math 49% in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 95% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $19,156 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Three elementary schools, then one middle and four high schools

Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 10% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Our Lady of Fatima School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Artesia’s grade

A Test scoresB+ Graduation

A−: better than 84% of California school districts, #132 of 847 California towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the California average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

California school districts we grade (1,872)Better than 84%
Lower resultsHigher results
California towns with similar household incomes (572)Better than 94%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 9,916 test results and a graduating class of 1,577 could put Artesia anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of Artesia’s students in the tested grades sat them (9,910 in math, 9,921 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Artesia, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–63 schoolsDepends on your addressA to A+
7–8Ross (Faye) MiddleABC Unified School DistrictA
9–124 high schoolsDepends on your addressNo scores

Artesia’s public schools are run by ABC Unified School District, which also serves Cerritos and Hawaiian Gardens. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

ABC Unified School DistrictGrades K–12 · 30 schools · 17,570 students, down 10% since 2020–21 · 22.6 per teacher (CA 21.6)
$19,156CA $21,206 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading64%
State average 46.7% · 9921 students tested
Math49%
State average 33.1% · 9910 students tested

Artesia vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the California towns that share Artesia’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
ArtesiaA−ABC Unified
CerritosA−ABC Unified

Every school in Artesia

9 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Artesiaby address
Niemes (John H.) Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
A
631 students23:1Rate it →
Elliott (William F) Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
A+
425 students25:1Rate it →
Burbank (Luther) Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
A
421 students26:1Rate it →
Ross (Faye) Middle
Middle · Grades 7–8
A
528 students22:1Rate it →
Also serving Artesiain other towns
Whitney (Gretchen) High
High · Grades 7–12 · Cerritos
1,024 students26:1Rate it →
Cerritos High
High · Grades 9–12 · Cerritos
1,996 students24:1Rate it →
Gahr (Richard) High
High · Grades 9–12 · Cerritos
1,631 students22:1Rate it →
Artesia High
High · Grades 9–12 · Lakewood
1,384 students18:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Our Lady of Fatima School
Elementary · Grades K–8
Private · Catholic
178 students14:1Rate it →

Questions about Artesia’s schools

Are Artesia’s schools good?

By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Artesia children attend outscore 84% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #132 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 94%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Artesia in?

ABC Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 17,570 students in 30 schools (2024–25).

Where do Artesia kids go to high school?

One of 4 high schools, depending on your address: Cerritos High, Gahr (Richard) High, Artesia High and Whitney (Gretchen) High.

What is Artesia’s graduation rate?

95% of the class of 2023 in ABC Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.

How much does Artesia spend per student?

$19,156 in ABC Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Artesia?

Yes: Our Lady of Fatima School (Catholic, grades K–8, 178 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.