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14859 Rayen Street, Panorama City, CA 91402-1508
Summary
Alta California Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 67th percentile among comparable California schools.
55.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 48.8% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 55.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 48.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,492/4,657 (68th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,618/4,657 (65th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 588 |
| Low-Income Students | 563 (96.4%) |
| English Learners | 240 (41.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.3 points from last year and rose 7.9 points over the full period. Math rose 2.4 points from last year and rose 8.7 points over the full period.
•Math +8.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 50.0% to 57.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 33% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
24.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 61.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 31.3% to 57.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 35% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
21.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 52.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Alta California Elementary compare within the district?
Alta California Elementary is No. 108 in reading and No. 136 in math proficiency among the 424 K–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Alta California Elementary rank in California?
Alta California Elementary ranks No. 1,492 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,618 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Alta California Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 79 in reading and No. 110 in math among 424 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 54.7% meet the reading standard and 47.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Alta California Elementary compare with other schools in Panorama City?
Alta California Elementary is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 7 K–5 schools in Panorama City with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Panorama CityHow does Alta California Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Alta California Elementary is No. 272 in reading and No. 307 in math proficiency among the 780 K–5 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Alta California ElementaryThis school | 48.8% | 55.3% |
| Burton Street Elementary | 18.5% | 23.3% |
| Chase Street Elementary | 34.7% | 34.5% |
