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5353 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411-4022
Summary
Kester Avenue Elementary is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 92nd percentile among comparable California schools.
80.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
72.2% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 80.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 72.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 234/4,657 (95th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 506/4,657 (89th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 886 |
| Low-Income Students | 408 (47.0%) |
| English Learners | 85 (9.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.3 points from last year and rose 6.2 points over the full period. Math fell 0.4 points from last year and rose 0.7 points over the full period.
•Math +0.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 77.4% to 84.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 6% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.6-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
30.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 84.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 86% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 60% to 81%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 70.4% to 75.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 11% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.1-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
21.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 76.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
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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 Kester Avenue Elementary compare within the district?
Kester Avenue Elementary is No. 22 in reading and No. 31 in math proficiency among the 424 K–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Kester Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Kester Avenue Elementary ranks No. 234 of 4,657 in reading and No. 506 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 Kester Avenue Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 22 in reading and No. 39 in math among 424 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 70.0% meet the reading standard and 60.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Kester Avenue Elementary compare with other schools in Van Nuys?
Kester Avenue Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 11 K–5 schools in Van Nuys with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Van NuysHow does Kester Avenue Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Kester Avenue Elementary is No. 44 in reading and No. 88 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kester Avenue ElementaryThis school | 72.2% | 80.1% |
| Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary | 22.2% | 30.3% |
| Ararat Charter | 31.4% | 38.6% |
