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8350 Hillrose Street, Sunland, CA 91040-2406
Summary
Sunland Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 37th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 34.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down.
34.8% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 34.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 34.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,262/4,657 (30th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,598/4,657 (44th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 282 |
| Low-Income Students | 219 (79.1%) |
| English Learners | 43 (15.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 4.6 points from last year and fell 5.2 points over the full period. Math was unchanged from last year and fell 1.2 points over the full period.
•Math -1.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 25.5% to 43.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,262 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.7-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
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 32.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results held steady and English-only results fell.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 69% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 27% to 44%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 31.4% to 39.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,598 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.6-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed as non-low-income results fell, while low-income results were unchanged.
English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 36.2% 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 Sunland Elementary compare within the district?
Sunland Elementary is No. 318 in reading and tied for No. 287 in math proficiency among the 424 K–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Sunland Elementary rank in California?
Sunland Elementary ranks No. 3,262 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,598 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 Sunland Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 355 in reading and No. 315 in math among 424 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 30.2% meet the reading standard and 30.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Sunland Elementary compare with other schools in Sunland?
Sunland Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–5 schools in Sunland with 2026 results.
Explore schools in SunlandHow does Sunland Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Sunland Elementary is No. 605 in reading and tied for No. 534 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sunland ElementaryThis school | 34.8% | 34.1% |
| Apperson Street Elementary | 53.3% | 46.1% |
| Academia Moderna | 19.5% | 20.5% |
