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8150 North Cedros Avenue, Panorama City, CA 91402-4704
Summary
Michelle Obama Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 46th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 41.3% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 36.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 41.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 36.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,551/4,657 (45th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,495/4,657 (46th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 570 |
| Low-Income Students | 553 (98.0%) |
| English Learners | 210 (37.2%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.1 points from last year and rose 18.3 points over the full period. Math rose 8.6 points from last year and rose 17.6 points over the full period.
•Math +17.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 39.6% to 43.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 2,551 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 40.3% 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
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 45% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 34% to 34%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 25.9% to 46.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,495 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 30.6% 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 Michelle Obama Elementary compare within the district?
Michelle Obama Elementary is No. 240 in reading and No. 273 in math proficiency among the 424 K–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Michelle Obama Elementary rank in California?
Michelle Obama Elementary ranks No. 2,551 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,495 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 Michelle Obama Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 206 in reading and No. 261 in math among 424 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 41.4% meet the reading standard and 35.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Michelle Obama Elementary compare with other schools in Panorama City?
Michelle Obama Elementary is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 K–5 schools in Panorama City with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Panorama CityHow does Michelle Obama Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Michelle Obama Elementary is No. 483 in reading and No. 516 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Michelle Obama ElementaryThis school | 36.0% | 41.3% |
| Alta California Elementary | 48.8% | 55.3% |
| Burton Street Elementary | 18.5% | 23.3% |
