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7330 Bakman Avenue, Sun Valley, CA 91352-4914
Summary
ISANA Cardinal Academy is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 67th percentile among comparable California schools.
58.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 46.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 58.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 46.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,291/4,657 (72nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,752/4,657 (62nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 294 |
| Low-Income Students | 262 (89.1%) |
| English Learners | 133 (45.2%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 8.3 points from last year and rose 12.6 points over the full period. Math rose 6.0 points from last year and rose 11.5 points over the full period.
•Math +11.5 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 53.8% to 62.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 28% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.4-point reading income gap is 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
19.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 61.1% 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
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 32.6% to 60.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 38% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 33.9-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
13.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 50.0% 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 ISANA Cardinal Academy compare within the district?
ISANA Cardinal Academy is No. 91 in reading and No. 156 in math proficiency among the 424 K–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does ISANA Cardinal Academy rank in California?
ISANA Cardinal Academy ranks No. 1,291 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,752 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 ISANA Cardinal Academy compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 76 in reading and No. 168 in math among 424 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 55.3% meet the reading standard and 43.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does ISANA Cardinal Academy compare with other schools in Sun Valley?
ISANA Cardinal Academy is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 5 K–5 schools in Sun Valley with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Sun ValleyHow does ISANA Cardinal Academy compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
ISANA Cardinal Academy is No. 223 in reading and No. 336 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ISANA Cardinal AcademyThis school | 46.5% | 58.3% |
| Fernangeles Elementary | 31.9% | 34.6% |
| Glenwood Elementary | 33.3% | 28.9% |
