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5507 Bushnell Way, Los Angeles, CA 90042-4822
Summary
Bushnell Way Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 32nd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 38.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 25.3% of students met California's math standard, and it is quickly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 38.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 25.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,882/4,657 (38th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,484/4,657 (25th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 157 |
| Low-Income Students | 130 (85.0%) |
| English Learners | 10 (6.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 12.7 points from last year and fell 8.7 points over the full period. Math fell 6.7 points from last year and fell 10.7 points over the full period.
•Math -10.7 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 16.0% to 55.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 2,882 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.
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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
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 14.8% to 36.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,484 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
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 1,832 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 Bushnell Way Elementary compare within the district?
Bushnell Way Elementary is tied for No. 280 in reading and No. 388 in math proficiency among the 424 K–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Bushnell Way Elementary rank in California?
Bushnell Way Elementary ranks No. 2,882 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,484 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 Bushnell Way Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 305 in reading and No. 397 in math among 424 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 33.8% meet the reading standard and 22.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Bushnell Way Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
Bushnell Way Elementary is tied for No. 108 in reading and No. 168 in math proficiency among the 193 K–5 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does Bushnell Way Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Bushnell Way Elementary is tied for No. 543 in reading and No. 701 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bushnell Way ElementaryThis school | 25.3% | 38.0% |
| Aldama Elementary | 41.3% | 47.3% |
| Alexandria Avenue Elementary | 59.0% | 54.0% |
