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11414 West Tiara Street, North Hollywood, CA 91601-1123
Summary
Maurice Sendak Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 40th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 35.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
36.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 35.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 36.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,095/4,657 (34th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,465/4,657 (47th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 421 |
| Low-Income Students | 396 (95.0%) |
| English Learners | 180 (43.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.6 points from last year and rose 1.3 points over the full period. Math rose 3.5 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
Two or more races and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 27.1% to 44.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,095 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.3-point reading income gap is about the same as the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 43.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 37% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 36% to 36%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 30.7% to 44.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,465 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 0.1 points ahead in math. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
17.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 35.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•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 Maurice Sendak Elementary compare within the district?
Maurice Sendak Elementary is No. 297 in reading and No. 268 in math proficiency among the 424 K–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Maurice Sendak Elementary rank in California?
Maurice Sendak Elementary ranks No. 3,095 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,465 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 Maurice Sendak Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 295 in reading and No. 249 in math among 424 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 34.3% meet the reading standard and 36.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Maurice Sendak Elementary compare with other schools in North Hollywood?
Maurice Sendak Elementary is No. 13 in reading and No. 12 in math proficiency among the 16 K–5 schools in North Hollywood with 2026 results.
Explore schools in North HollywoodHow does Maurice Sendak Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Maurice Sendak Elementary is No. 581 in reading and No. 509 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Maurice Sendak ElementaryThis school | 36.4% | 35.5% |
| Arminta Street Elementary | 34.2% | 32.9% |
| Bellingham Elementary | 37.1% | 36.0% |
