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El Rodeo Elementary

Public Grades K-5
260th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 5,857 California Elementary Schools
Better than 96% of California elementary schools
Summary

El Rodeo Elementary is a top-rated public K-5 school in the affluent Beverly Hills Unified district, serving 629 students with an excellent student-teacher ratio of 14-to-1.

The school is a consistent, high-performing institution where nearly 80% of students are proficient in English and Math, and it stands out for its exceptional support for all students. It ranks in the 99th percentile statewide for its special education program and the 98th percentile for students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, demonstrating a strong commitment to every child's success. Furthermore, the school fosters a highly engaged community, with a chronic absenteeism rate of only 9%, which is less than half the state average and a key indicator of its positive environment.

While El Rodeo benefits from significant resources, comparisons with nearby schools reveal that excellence can be achieved in different ways. For instance, Overland Avenue Elementary in Los Angeles Unified achieves similar top-tier rankings with larger class sizes, suggesting instructional quality and school culture are crucial. Even within its own district, El Rodeo performs notably higher than Horace Mann Elementary. This shows that while district context matters, a school's specific practices in supporting diverse learners and maintaining high attendance are fundamental drivers of its outstanding results.

629
Students ?
14.3
Student/teacher ratio ?
$32,769
Per pupil spending ?
22.1%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 605 North Whittier Dr.
       Beverly Hills, CA  90210-3112

(310) 229-3670

District: Beverly Hills Unified


Students who attend El Rodeo Elementary usually attend:

High:    Beverly Hills High
Racial breakdown:

White:
65.8%
Two or more races:
15.6%
Asian:
9.4%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Improving — 80th percentile in 2010 → 96th in 2025
Strengths
Test scores above the California average (77% vs 41% meeting standards)
Ranks in the top 4% of California elementary schools
Ranking is trending up — up 16 percentile points since 2010
Worth a look
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school77%
District avg63%
California avg41%
260th of 5,857
California public elementary schools ?
Top 4%▲ up 11 pts since 2015
From top 15% (2015) to top 4% (2025)
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SchoolDigger rating ?
1st of 2Elementary Schools in the Beverly Hills Unified
123rd of 1,543Beverly Hills Unified among California districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
Elementary school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankCalifornia percentileRating
202595.7260 of 585795.6%★★★★★
201994.2359 of 578993.8%★★★★★
201892.4484 of 566291.5%★★★★★
201795.2312 of 569294.5%★★★★★
201692.2489 of 561491.3%★★★★★
201585.4858 of 561184.7%★★★★☆
201386.0696 of 553087.4%★★★★☆
201279.41063 of 539080.3%★★★★☆
201181.6916 of 537783.0%★★★★☆
201078.61065 of 531480.0%★★★★☆
200990.5452 of 519391.3%★★★★★
200889.1539 of 511389.5%★★★★☆
200788.3603 of 511388.2%★★★★☆
200688.7553 of 481888.5%★★★★☆
200585.5706 of 482285.4%★★★★☆
200493.3311 of 480993.5%★★★★★

Asian

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankCalifornia percentileRating
202568.1444 of 120363.1%★★★☆☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankCalifornia percentileRating
202594.2324 of 559794.2%★★★★★
201990.3547 of 549290.0%★★★★★
201889.5590 of 541389.1%★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankCalifornia percentileRating
202596.1134 of 546097.5%★★★★★

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankCalifornia percentileRating
202595.5232 of 562895.9%★★★★★
201994.5281 of 551094.9%★★★★★
201892.7407 of 543192.5%★★★★★

Multi-racial

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankCalifornia percentileRating
202587.537 of 71894.8%★★★★★

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankCalifornia percentileRating
202598.240 of 284798.6%★★★★★

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankCalifornia percentileRating
202580.8389 of 259885.0%★★★★☆
201980.1465 of 283483.6%★★★★☆
201878.2508 of 273781.4%★★★★☆
Middle school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankCalifornia percentileRating
201990.8243 of 271591.0%★★★★★
201895.3112 of 248095.5%★★★★★
201792.5181 of 250892.8%★★★★★
201692.4162 of 249793.5%★★★★★
201591.7183 of 247792.6%★★★★★
201384.4206 of 237991.3%★★★★★
201281.2271 of 225988.0%★★★★☆
201190.286 of 223696.2%★★★★★
201087.0151 of 217993.1%★★★★★
200985.4180 of 206391.3%★★★★★
200890.4100 of 200595.0%★★★★★
200794.546 of 199997.7%★★★★★
200695.038 of 180497.9%★★★★★
200595.243 of 177797.6%★★★★★
200495.742 of 176997.6%★★★★★
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Elementary school
Special Education (2025)99th percentile+3 vs school
Low Socio Economic Status (2025)98th percentile~ school
Male (2025)96th percentile~ school
Multi-racial (2025)95th percentile~ school
Female (2025)94th percentile~ school
White (2025)85th percentile-11 vs school
Asian (2025)63rd percentile-32 vs school
By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?
Mathematics80%+42 vs state
English Language Arts/Literacy78%+29 vs state
Science68%+35 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about El Rodeo Elementary

Students at El Rodeo Elementary are 66% White, 16% Two or more races, 9% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Students who attend El Rodeo Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Beverly Hills High

Yes! El Rodeo Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 260th of 5857 California elementary schools.

In the 2024-25 school year, 629 students attended El Rodeo Elementary.


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