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720 East Providencia Avenue, Burbank, CA 91501-2409
Summary
Joaquin Miller Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 72nd percentile among comparable California schools.
58.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
52.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 58.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 52.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,267/4,657 (73rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,387/4,657 (70th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 730 |
| Low-Income Students | 374 (51.2%) |
| English Learners | 264 (36.2%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.4 points from last year and rose 7.3 points over the full period. Math fell 1.7 points from last year and rose 6.0 points over the full period.
•Math +6.0 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 53.7% to 65.6% 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 19.8-point reading income gap is about the same as the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
28.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 66.7% 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
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 56% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 40% to 56%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 48.1% to 59.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 30% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.3-point math income gap is about the same as the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
33.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 58.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed 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 Joaquin Miller Elementary compare within the district?
Joaquin Miller Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 11 K–5 schools in Burbank Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Joaquin Miller Elementary rank in California?
Joaquin Miller Elementary ranks No. 1,267 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,387 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 Joaquin Miller Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 6 in math among 11 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 48.3% meet the reading standard and 42.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Joaquin Miller Elementary compare with other schools in Burbank?
Joaquin Miller Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 11 K–5 schools in Burbank with 2026 results.
Explore schools in BurbankHow does Joaquin Miller Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Joaquin Miller Elementary is No. 218 in reading and No. 259 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Joaquin Miller ElementaryThis school | 52.7% | 58.7% |
| Bret Harte Elementary | 48.2% | 47.8% |
| George Washington Elementary | 40.3% | 50.0% |
