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19452 Hart Street, Reseda, CA 91335-3735
Summary
Shirley Avenue Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 62nd percentile among comparable California schools.
53.5% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 44.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 53.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 44.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,619/4,657 (65th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,918/4,657 (59th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 410 |
| Low-Income Students | 372 (92.8%) |
| English Learners | 130 (32.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.9 points from last year and rose 16.6 points over the full period. Math fell 0.4 points from last year and rose 15.7 points over the full period.
•Math +15.7 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 48.4% to 58.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 35% 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
12.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 55.7% 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
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 40.3% to 50.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 42% 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
21.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 38.0% 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 Shirley Avenue Elementary compare within the district?
Shirley Avenue Elementary is No. 120 in reading and No. 192 in math proficiency among the 424 K–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Shirley Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Shirley Avenue Elementary ranks No. 1,619 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,918 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 Shirley Avenue Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 94 in reading and tied for No. 179 in math among 424 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 52.4% meet the reading standard and 42.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Shirley Avenue Elementary compare with other schools in Reseda?
Shirley Avenue Elementary is No. 1 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 9 K–5 schools in Reseda with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ResedaHow does Shirley Avenue Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Shirley Avenue Elementary is No. 291 in reading and No. 381 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shirley Avenue ElementaryThis school | 44.0% | 53.5% |
| Bertrand Avenue Elementary | 30.6% | 31.4% |
| Blythe Street Elementary | 47.3% | 38.9% |
