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1610 Lake Street, Glendale, CA 91201-2610
Summary
Benjamin Franklin Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 92nd percentile among comparable California schools.
78.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
73.4% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 78.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 73.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 307/4,657 (93rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 463/4,657 (90th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 608 |
| Low-Income Students | 268 (44.1%) |
| English Learners | 56 (9.2%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.8 points from last year and rose 5.9 points over the full period. Math rose 1.8 points from last year and rose 5.0 points over the full period.
•Math +5.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 75.3% to 81.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 7% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.1-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 78% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 66% to 76%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 59.1% to 86.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 10% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.8-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 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 Benjamin Franklin Elementary compare within the district?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary is No. 4 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 14 K–6 schools in Glendale Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Benjamin Franklin Elementary rank in California?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary ranks No. 307 of 4,657 in reading and No. 463 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 Benjamin Franklin Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in reading and No. 6 in math among 14 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 67.9% meet the reading standard and 63.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Benjamin Franklin Elementary compare with other schools in Glendale?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 8 K–6 schools in Glendale with 2026 results.
Explore schools in GlendaleHow does Benjamin Franklin Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary is No. 16 in reading and No. 21 in math proficiency among the 275 K–6 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin ElementaryThis school | 73.4% | 78.3% |
| Cerritos Elementary | 26.2% | 38.1% |
| Glenoaks Elementary | 51.6% | 57.3% |
