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2322 North Lincoln Street, Burbank, CA 91504-2625
Summary
George Washington Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 57th percentile among comparable California schools.
50.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 40.3% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 50.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 40.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,848/4,657 (60th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,174/4,657 (53rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 440 |
| Low-Income Students | 223 (50.7%) |
| English Learners | 94 (21.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.9 points from last year and fell 7.1 points over the full period. Math rose 2.9 points from last year and fell 6.5 points over the full period.
•Math -6.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 35.8% to 70.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 40% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 23.2-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
25.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 54.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 44% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 36% to 37%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 30.4% to 61.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 47% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 7.4-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
22.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 41.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed 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 1,832 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 George Washington Elementary compare within the district?
George Washington Elementary is No. 9 in reading and No. 11 in math proficiency among the 11 K–5 schools in Burbank Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does George Washington Elementary rank in California?
George Washington Elementary ranks No. 1,848 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,174 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 George Washington Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 9 in both subjects among 11 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 40.0% meet the reading standard and 37.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does George Washington Elementary compare with other schools in Burbank?
George Washington Elementary is No. 9 in reading and No. 11 in math proficiency among the 11 K–5 schools in Burbank with 2026 results.
Explore schools in BurbankHow does George Washington Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
George Washington Elementary is tied for No. 328 in reading and tied for No. 446 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 |
|---|---|---|
| George Washington ElementaryThis school | 40.3% | 50.0% |
| Bret Harte Elementary | 48.2% | 47.8% |
| Joaquin Miller Elementary | 52.7% | 58.7% |
