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4343 La Crescenta Avenue, La Crescenta, CA 91214-3806
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 79th percentile among comparable California schools.
62.4% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
62.8% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 62.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 62.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,064/4,657 (77th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 888/4,657 (81st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 400 |
| Low-Income Students | 226 (56.5%) |
| English Learners | 52 (13.0%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.1 points from last year and fell 6.9 points over the full period. Math rose 2.0 points from last year and fell 0.4 points over the full period.
•Math -0.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 49.0% to 69.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 23% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.8-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 67.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 92% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 40% to 66%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 59.2% to 64.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 20% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.8-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
12.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 69.1% 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 1,479 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 La Crescenta Elementary compare within the district?
La Crescenta Elementary is No. 9 in both reading and math proficiency among the 14 K–6 schools in Glendale Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does La Crescenta Elementary rank in California?
La Crescenta Elementary ranks No. 1,064 of 4,657 in reading and No. 888 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 La Crescenta Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 8 in reading and No. 7 in math among 14 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 55.6% meet the reading standard and 54.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does La Crescenta Elementary compare with other schools in La Crescenta?
La Crescenta Elementary is No. 6 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 K–6 schools in La Crescenta with 2026 results.
Explore schools in La CrescentaHow does La Crescenta Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
La Crescenta Elementary is No. 58 in reading and No. 42 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 |
|---|---|---|
| La Crescenta ElementaryThis school | 62.8% | 62.4% |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary | 78.5% | 77.7% |
| Dunsmore Elementary | 73.5% | 72.3% |
