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6700 Columbus Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91405-4513
Summary
Columbus Avenue is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 25th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 28.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 28.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 28.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 28.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,758/4,657 (19th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,182/4,657 (32nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 382 |
| Low-Income Students | 363 (96.0%) |
| English Learners | 172 (45.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 4.3 points from last year and rose 5.7 points over the full period. Math rose 1.7 points from last year and rose 12.1 points over the full period.
•Math +12.1 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 23.7% to 31.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,758 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
6.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 38.8% 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
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 22.2% to 32.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,182 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
13.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 35.4% 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 Columbus Avenue compare within the district?
Columbus Avenue is No. 383 in reading and tied for No. 363 in math proficiency among the 424 K–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Columbus Avenue rank in California?
Columbus Avenue ranks No. 3,758 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,182 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 Columbus Avenue compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank tied for No. 373 in reading and tied for No. 346 in math among 424 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 28.6% meet the reading standard and 28.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Columbus Avenue compare with other schools in Van Nuys?
Columbus Avenue is No. 10 in reading and No. 9 in math proficiency among the 11 K–5 schools in Van Nuys with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Van NuysHow does Columbus Avenue compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Columbus Avenue is tied for No. 698 in reading and tied for No. 657 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus AvenueThis school | 28.4% | 28.8% |
| Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary | 22.2% | 30.3% |
| Ararat Charter | 31.4% | 38.6% |
