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5940 South Budlong Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90044-2815
Summary
Budlong Avenue Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 27th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 28.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
30.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 28.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 30.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,770/4,657 (19th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,026/4,657 (35th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 624 |
| Low-Income Students | 593 (96.6%) |
| English Learners | 228 (37.1%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.9 points from last year and rose 8.0 points over the full period. Math rose 5.3 points from last year and rose 11.0 points over the full period.
•Math +11.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 25.5% to 31.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,770 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
5.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 25.6% 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
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 34% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 11% to 11%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 18.9% to 40.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,026 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
8.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 27.3% 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 Budlong Avenue Elementary compare within the district?
Budlong Avenue Elementary is No. 386 in reading and No. 338 in math proficiency among the 424 K–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Budlong Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Budlong Avenue Elementary ranks No. 3,770 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,026 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 Budlong Avenue Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 372 in reading and No. 320 in math among 424 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 28.6% meet the reading standard and 30.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Budlong Avenue Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
Budlong Avenue Elementary is No. 164 in reading and No. 140 in math proficiency among the 193 K–5 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does Budlong Avenue Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Budlong Avenue Elementary is No. 704 in reading and No. 623 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Budlong Avenue ElementaryThis school | 30.3% | 28.7% |
| Aldama Elementary | 41.3% | 47.3% |
| Alexandria Avenue Elementary | 59.0% | 54.0% |
