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19500 East Nacora Street, Rowland Heights, CA 91748-3133
Summary
Shelyn Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 86th percentile among comparable California schools.
70.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
67.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 70.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 67.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 640/4,657 (86th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 672/4,657 (86th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 508 |
| Low-Income Students | 349 (68.7%) |
| English Learners | 145 (28.5%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.4 points from last year and rose 5.8 points over the full period. Math rose 8.3 points from last year and rose 7.1 points over the full period.
•Math +7.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 61.5% to 80.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 14% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.5-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
37.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 75.3% 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 92% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 45% to 73%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 54.5% to 88.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 15% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.9-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
46.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 65.3% 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 1,479 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 Shelyn Elementary compare within the district?
Shelyn Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 11 K–6 schools in Rowland Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Shelyn Elementary rank in California?
Shelyn Elementary ranks No. 640 of 4,657 in reading and No. 672 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 Shelyn Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 11 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 63.9% meet the reading standard and 64.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Shelyn Elementary compare with other schools in Rowland Heights?
Shelyn Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 K–6 schools in Rowland Heights with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Rowland HeightsHow does Shelyn Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Shelyn Elementary is No. 33 in reading and No. 31 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shelyn ElementaryThis school | 67.9% | 70.9% |
| Blandford Elementary | 56.6% | 54.0% |
| Jellick Elementary | 35.5% | 45.8% |
