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744 East Doran Street, Glendale, CA 91206-2422
Summary
R. D. White Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 61st percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 48.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
48.6% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 48.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 48.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,007/4,657 (57th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,628/4,657 (65th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 948 |
| Low-Income Students | 727 (76.7%) |
| English Learners | 406 (42.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.1 points from last year and fell 0.9 points over the full period. Math fell 4.1 points from last year and fell 0.6 points over the full period.
•Math -0.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 46.8% to 50.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 44% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 1.4-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
10.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 57.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 50% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 22% to 22%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 41.2% to 55.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 35% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 5.1-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
16.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 56.2% 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 1,832 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 R. D. White Elementary compare within the district?
R. D. White Elementary is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 K–5 schools in Glendale Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does R. D. White Elementary rank in California?
R. D. White Elementary ranks No. 2,007 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,628 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 R. D. White Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math among 6 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 47.8% meet the reading standard and 47.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does R. D. White Elementary compare with other schools in Glendale?
R. D. White Elementary is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 K–5 schools in Glendale with 2026 results.
Explore schools in GlendaleHow does R. D. White Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
R. D. White Elementary is No. 359 in reading and tied for No. 308 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 |
|---|---|---|
| R. D. White ElementaryThis school | 48.6% | 48.0% |
| Balboa Elementary | 49.9% | 49.0% |
| Columbus Elementary | 33.0% | 36.6% |
