The top reported proficiency rate is 82% in English language arts. The lowest is 70% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Naples Elementary
Naples Elementary sits in a residential pocket of Long Beach's west side, serving a small, tight-knit student body drawn from neighborhoods that range from the quiet, tree-lined streets of Los Altos to the distinctive canals and waterfront character of Naples Island. The school is a modest-sized elementary serving kindergarten through fifth grade, with a student population drawn about half from white families, a quarter from Hispanic families, and the remainder split among Asian, mixed-race, and other backgrounds. About a quarter of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, below the district average, suggesting a neighborhood with mixed but generally moderate means.
The school's academic performance reads as solid across the board. In English language arts, students show particular strength in fifth grade, where proficiency runs high. Third and fifth graders also post strong results in math, though fourth-grade math proficiency dips noticeably lower. Science proficiency in fifth grade sits at a respectable middle ground. Across all tested grades and subjects, the school's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile among schools in Los Angeles County—a meaningful marker that the school is outperforming the median and many peers. The data reflects one year only, so trend information is not available; a parent may want to ask the school about performance patterns over time.
Long Beach itself is experiencing genuine transformation. The city is in an active growth phase, with substantial new housing and downtown development underway, though this growth is concentrated in the downtown and waterfront core rather than the west-side residential neighborhoods where Naples sits. The community anchors around the Billie Jean King Main Library, the Long Beach Civic Center, and an expanding transit network, particularly the Metro A Line light rail. Neighborhoods carry distinct character—Belmont Shore and Bixby Knolls near downtown are walkable and vibrant, while the Naples and Los Altos areas where the school draws students are quieter residential districts, more car-dependent but offering tree-lined streets and a more suburban feel.
The housing market in the 90803 zip code where Naples sits reflects Long Beach's broader position as an increasingly costly Southern California coastal community. Home values have climbed substantially and rents have risen as well, though not as dramatically. For families considering the area, monthly rent averages in the low thousands, and home prices have reached levels that, relative to median household income, place the area well above the national average in terms of cost-to-income ratio. A mortgage on a home in the area would run several times the typical regional rent.
The Long Beach Unified School District, which serves the school, is managing a period of significant change. Enrollment has declined over the past two decades from much higher levels, and the board voted in late 2024 to close Hudson Elementary and consolidate its attendance boundary with Garfield Elementary, signaling that further reorganizations may follow. The district also approved Measure Q, a major facilities bond in 2022 aimed at addressing aging campuses, water and safety infrastructure, and career-education labs—a long-term investment that raises property taxes on homeowners. Additionally, the district is implementing California's ethnic studies graduation requirement, adding new high school pathways including free dual-enrollment options with Cal State Long Beach.
Naples Elementary itself does not report English learner or special education enrollment data, so a parent seeking that information should contact the school directly. The school's strength in reading, particularly in the upper grades, and respectable overall performance suggest a functional learning environment, though the variance in math proficiency across grade levels is worth understanding more deeply with the school's staff. For families drawn to a smaller elementary in a quieter, family-oriented neighborhood with solid academics and a mixed-income student body, the school offers a straightforward community option.
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