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7700 Melvin Avenue, Reseda, CA 91335-2327
Summary
Melvin Avenue Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 61st percentile among comparable California schools.
51.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 44.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 51.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 44.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,753/4,657 (62nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,903/4,657 (59th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 379 |
| Low-Income Students | 336 (90.8%) |
| English Learners | 114 (30.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 10.1 points from last year and rose 16.6 points over the full period. Math rose 8.0 points from last year and rose 9.7 points over the full period.
•Math +9.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 44.8% to 57.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 38% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 2.3-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.
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English Learners vs English Native
16.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 59.5% 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 75% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 37% to 37%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 35.6% to 57.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 41% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 2.8-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
9.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 51.8% of English-only students. The gap widened 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 Melvin Avenue Elementary compare within the district?
Melvin Avenue Elementary is No. 129 in reading and No. 187 in math proficiency among the 424 K–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Melvin Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Melvin Avenue Elementary ranks No. 1,753 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,903 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 Melvin Avenue Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 105 in reading and No. 158 in math among 424 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 51.0% meet the reading standard and 43.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Melvin Avenue Elementary compare with other schools in Reseda?
Melvin Avenue Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 9 K–5 schools in Reseda with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ResedaHow does Melvin Avenue Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Melvin Avenue Elementary is No. 312 in reading and No. 376 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Melvin Avenue ElementaryThis school | 44.1% | 51.3% |
| Bertrand Avenue Elementary | 30.6% | 31.4% |
| Blythe Street Elementary | 47.3% | 38.9% |
