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Email BoardMark Keppel Elementary
730 Glenwood Road, Glendale, CA 91202-1524
Summary
Mark Keppel Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 75th percentile among comparable California schools.
58.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is holding steady.
60.3% of students met California's math standard and is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 58.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 60.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,293/4,657 (72nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 994/4,657 (79th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 955 |
| Low-Income Students | 590 (61.8%) |
| English Learners | 250 (26.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.9 points from last year and fell 0.3 points over the full period. Math rose 3.8 points from last year and rose 2.2 points over the full period.
•Math +2.2 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 53.2% to 64.5% 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 19.3-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
9.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 65.3% 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 84% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 53% to 75%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 59.0% to 62.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 22% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 28.7-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
20.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 64.5% 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 Mark Keppel Elementary compare within the district?
Mark Keppel Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 6 K–5 schools in Glendale Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Mark Keppel Elementary rank in California?
Mark Keppel Elementary ranks No. 1,293 of 4,657 in reading and No. 994 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 Mark Keppel Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 6 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 51.6% meet the reading standard and 50.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Mark Keppel Elementary compare with other schools in Glendale?
Mark Keppel Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 6 K–5 schools in Glendale with 2026 results.
Explore schools in GlendaleHow does Mark Keppel Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Mark Keppel Elementary is No. 224 in reading and tied for No. 179 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Keppel ElementaryThis school | 60.3% | 58.2% |
| Balboa Elementary | 49.9% | 49.0% |
| Columbus Elementary | 33.0% | 36.6% |
