LEARN Metric
Proficiency in English Language Arts
In 2021, just over 48 percent of LA County students were considered proficient in ELA.
*This data was significantly impacted by the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic along with distance learning.
Source: California Department of Education: California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress
Our target
75 percent of LA County students are proficient in English Language Arts, meaning they meet or exceed ELA standards in the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments.
Percentage of LA County students considered proficient in ELA.
2021
48%
LA2050 Target
2050
75%