Hermosa Valley Elementary
Hermosa Beach, CA · Hermosa Beach City Elementary · Grades 5-8
104th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 92%· Stable
Hermosa Valley Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Hermosa Valley Elementary 104th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 92% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 93th in 2015 to 92th in 2025.
Hermosa Valley Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 581 students tested
Hermosa Valley Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 575 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.2% | 64.2% | ▼ 13.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.0% | 17.0% | ▲ 11.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 10.1% | 13.0% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Asian | 5.7% | 4.5% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Black | 0.7% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Hermosa Valley Elementary
Typical home value $2.27M in zip 90254 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Hermosa Valley Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Manhattan Beach MiddleManhattan Beach Unified · 1.7 mi away58th of 1,294
ELA 81% · Math 73% - 9Parras (Nick G.) MiddleRedondo Beach Unified · 1.8 mi away173rd of 1,294
ELA 69% · Math 63% - 9Adams MiddleRedondo Beach Unified · 1.9 mi away141st of 1,294
ELA 70% · Math 67% - 10Bert M. Lynn MiddleTorrance Unified · 2.1 mi away118th of 1,294
ELA 74% · Math 68% - 8Jane Addams MiddleLawndale Elementary · 2.9 mi away375th of 1,294
ELA 58% · Math 41% - 8Philip Magruder MiddleTorrance Unified · 2.9 mi away386th of 1,294
ELA 53% · Math 45% - 8Wiseburn MiddleWiseburn Unified · 3.2 mi away332nd of 1,294
ELA 65% · Math 41% - 9Jefferson MiddleTorrance Unified · 3.2 mi away145th of 1,294
ELA 72% · Math 64%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Hermosa Valley Elementary in?
Hermosa Valley Elementary is part of the Hermosa Beach City Elementary district in Hermosa Beach, California.
Is Hermosa Valley Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hermosa Valley Elementary 104th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 92% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Hermosa Valley Elementary?
White 64%, Two or more races 17%, Hispanic 13%, Asian 5% (575 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hermosa Valley Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90254 is $2.27M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.