Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) recognizes the remarkable academic gains made by students across Los Angeles County, as reflected in the latest California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) results for the 2024–25 school year. This year’s data shows a strong upward trend in student achievement in English language arts (ELA), mathematics and science. 

Across the State, the report highlights meaningful gains in proficiency rates, with a 1.8-percentage-point increase of students meeting or exceeding the standard in ELA, a 1.8-percentage-point increase in Mathematics and 2.0-percentage-point increase in Science. These gains reflect the tireless and collective efforts of educators, students and families, and signal a promising shift toward post-pandemic recovery and academic excellence.

Across the County, we’ve seen notable improvements in proficiency rates, with 50.5% of students meeting or exceeding the standard in ELA and 39.3% in Mathematics, both surpassing statewide averages of 48.8% and 37.3%, respectively. These gains represent year-over-year increases of +2.4 percentage points in ELA and +2.8 points in Mathematics, outpacing statewide growth of +1.8 points in both subjects.

“This year’s results are a powerful reflection of the resilience and determination of our students, educators and school communities. As we celebrate these hard-earned gains, we remain deeply committed to advancing educational equity, supporting student wellbeing and strengthening instructional excellence,” said Dr. Debra Duardo, Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools. “I extend my gratitude to our amazing L.A. County teachers, counselors, administrators and school staff. Their dedication and compassion have made this progress possible and continue to inspire hope for future student success.”

L.A. County 2024-25 CAASPP Results – At a Glance

• L.A. County outpaced the state in academic growth, posting year-over-year gains of +2.4 percentage points (pp) in ELA and +2.8 points in Math, compared to +1.8 points statewide in both subjects.

• L.A. County students surpassed state averages in proficiency:
  • ELA: 50.5% (County) vs. 48.8% (State)
  • Math: 39.3% (County) vs. 37.3% (State)

• Return to pre-pandemic proficiency levels:
  • L.A. County’s ELA and Math scores exceeded 2019 levels for the first time since testing resumed, while statewide averages remain below pre-pandemic benchmarks

• Equity-driven Progress: Significant improvements in ELA and Mathematics among historically underserved student groups:
  • African American students: +3.0 pp in ELA, +3.2 pp in Mathematics
  • Hispanic students: +2.7 pp in ELA, +3.0 pp in Mathematics
  • Foster Youth: +3.2 pp in ELA, +2.6 pp in Mathematics
  • Homeless students: +1.7 pp in ELA, +2.8 pp in Mathematics
  • Students with Disabilities: +1.8 pp in ELA, +1.4 pp in Mathematics

• Grade-level excellence:
  • Grade 11 Math saw the highest single-year increase: +3.7 percentage points
  • Grade 6 showed strong dual-subject growth: +3.3 pp in ELA, +3.6 pp in Math

• Science achievement on the rise:
  • CAST scores increased by 2.3 percentage points, outpacing the state’s 2.0-point gain.
  • Grade 8 led science growth with a +3.4 pp increase.

• Systemic support yields results:
  • Of 54 districts receiving Differentiated Assistance from LACOE, 48 improved in ELA and 51 improved in Math, demonstrating the effectiveness of targeted support.

Access the 2024–25 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) and the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) results here.