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7615 Cowan Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90045-1206
Summary
Cowan Avenue Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 72nd percentile among comparable California schools.
55.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
57.2% of students met California's math standard and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 55.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 57.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,458/4,657 (69th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,141/4,657 (76th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 377 |
| Low-Income Students | 235 (63.3%) |
| English Learners | 2 (0.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.1 points from last year and rose 0.8 points over the full period. Math rose 0.1 points from last year and rose 5.6 points over the full period.
•Math +5.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Hispanic or Latino and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 47.3% to 100.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 32% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 9.0-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed slightly 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
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 62% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 56% to 57%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 49.1% to 71.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 25% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 8.8-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 Cowan Avenue Elementary compare within the district?
Cowan Avenue Elementary is No. 14 in reading and No. 10 in math proficiency among the 78 K–6 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Cowan Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Cowan Avenue Elementary ranks No. 1,458 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,141 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 Cowan Avenue Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 15 in reading and No. 8 in math among 78 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 52.4% meet the reading standard and 54.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Cowan Avenue Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
Cowan Avenue Elementary is No. 11 in reading and No. 9 in math proficiency among the 65 K–6 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does Cowan Avenue Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Cowan Avenue Elementary is No. 89 in reading and No. 63 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cowan Avenue ElementaryThis school | 57.2% | 55.7% |
| Accelerated Charter Elementary | 38.1% | 40.7% |
| Albion Street Elementary | 30.7% | 36.0% |
