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4717 Dunsmore Avenue, La Crescenta, CA 91214-1814
Summary
Dunsmore Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 89th percentile among comparable California schools.
72.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is holding steady.
73.5% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide but is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 72.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 73.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 581/4,657 (88th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 457/4,657 (90th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 589 |
| Low-Income Students | 243 (41.3%) |
| English Learners | 70 (11.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.9 points from last year and fell 0.3 points over the full period. Math fell 3.2 points from last year and fell 1.8 points over the full period.
•Math -1.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 65.1% to 79.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 13% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.5-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
20.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 76.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 85% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 54% to 84%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 67.4% to 77.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 10% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.8-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
30.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 75.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•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 Dunsmore Elementary compare within the district?
Dunsmore Elementary is No. 7 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 14 K–6 schools in Glendale Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Dunsmore Elementary rank in California?
Dunsmore Elementary ranks No. 581 of 4,657 in reading and No. 457 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 Dunsmore Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 6 in reading and No. 5 in math among 14 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 64.6% meet the reading standard and 63.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Dunsmore Elementary compare with other schools in La Crescenta?
Dunsmore Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 6 K–6 schools in La Crescenta with 2026 results.
Explore schools in La CrescentaHow does Dunsmore Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Dunsmore Elementary is No. 30 in reading and tied for No. 19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dunsmore ElementaryThis school | 73.5% | 72.3% |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary | 78.5% | 77.7% |
| La Crescenta Elementary | 62.8% | 62.4% |
