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25255 Pico Canyon Road, Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381-1658
Summary
Pico Canyon Elementary is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 93rd percentile among comparable California schools.
81.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
73.5% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide but is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 81.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 73.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 199/4,657 (96th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 458/4,657 (90th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 851 |
| Low-Income Students | 299 (35.1%) |
| English Learners | 116 (13.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.0 points from last year and rose 3.6 points over the full period. Math fell 0.9 points from last year and fell 1.1 points over the full period.
•Math -1.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 78.8% to 84.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 5% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.8-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
57.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 79.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed 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 86% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 64% to 86%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 62.4% to 79.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 10% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.3-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
48.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 72.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•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 Pico Canyon Elementary compare within the district?
Pico Canyon Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 10 K–6 schools in Newhall with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Pico Canyon Elementary rank in California?
Pico Canyon Elementary ranks No. 199 of 4,657 in reading and No. 458 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 Pico Canyon Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 10 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 73.9% meet the reading standard and 66.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Pico Canyon Elementary compare with other schools in Stevenson Ranch?
Pico Canyon Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–6 schools in Stevenson Ranch with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Stevenson RanchHow does Pico Canyon Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Pico Canyon Elementary is No. 12 in reading and tied for No. 19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pico Canyon ElementaryThis school | 73.5% | 81.0% |
| Stevenson Ranch Elementary | 84.6% | 90.7% |
| Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary | 49.4% | 49.8% |
