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6728 Bellingham Avenue, North Hollywood, CA 91606-1408
Summary
Bellingham Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 41st percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 36.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
37.1% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 36.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 37.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,048/4,657 (35th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,409/4,657 (48th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 390 |
| Low-Income Students | 373 (97.1%) |
| English Learners | 148 (38.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 4.2 points from last year and rose 6.3 points over the full period. Math fell 6.8 points from last year and fell 1.4 points over the full period.
•Math -1.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 22.8% to 50.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,048 of 4,657 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
20.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 43.8% 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
White students have the strongest math results at about 50% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 36% to 36%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 21.5% to 58.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,409 of 4,657 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
18.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 42.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell 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 Bellingham Elementary compare within the district?
Bellingham Elementary is No. 294 in reading and No. 264 in math proficiency among the 424 K–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Bellingham Elementary rank in California?
Bellingham Elementary ranks No. 3,048 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,409 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 Bellingham Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 284 in reading and No. 257 in math among 424 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 35.2% meet the reading standard and 35.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Bellingham Elementary compare with other schools in North Hollywood?
Bellingham Elementary is No. 12 in reading and No. 10 in math proficiency among the 16 K–5 schools in North Hollywood with 2026 results.
Explore schools in North HollywoodHow does Bellingham Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Bellingham Elementary is No. 572 in reading and No. 496 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bellingham ElementaryThis school | 37.1% | 36.0% |
| Arminta Street Elementary | 34.2% | 32.9% |
| Burbank Boulevard Elementary | 42.1% | 43.0% |
