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17950 Cantara Street, Reseda, CA 91335-1408
Summary
Cantara Street Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 53rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 45.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 41.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 45.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 41.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,242/4,657 (52nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,093/4,657 (55th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 357 |
| Low-Income Students | 336 (94.9%) |
| English Learners | 122 (34.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.4 points from last year and rose 9.4 points over the full period. Math fell 8.3 points from last year and rose 8.1 points over the full period.
•Math +8.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 35.5% to 55.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 49% 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
16.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 45.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 69% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 25% to 40%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 37.0% to 47.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 45% 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
17.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 41.7% 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 Cantara Street Elementary compare within the district?
Cantara Street Elementary is No. 194 in reading and tied for No. 218 in math proficiency among the 424 K–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Cantara Street Elementary rank in California?
Cantara Street Elementary ranks No. 2,242 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,093 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 Cantara Street Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 157 in reading and No. 178 in math among 424 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 45.5% meet the reading standard and 42.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Cantara Street Elementary compare with other schools in Reseda?
Cantara Street Elementary is No. 4 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 9 K–5 schools in Reseda with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ResedaHow does Cantara Street Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Cantara Street Elementary is No. 415 in reading and tied for No. 427 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cantara Street ElementaryThis school | 41.5% | 45.1% |
| Bertrand Avenue Elementary | 30.6% | 31.4% |
| Blythe Street Elementary | 47.3% | 38.9% |
