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6238 Noble Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411-2026
Summary
Sylvan Park Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 59th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 45.3% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
49.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 45.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 49.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,218/4,657 (52nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,588/4,657 (66th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 643 |
| Low-Income Students | 621 (97.3%) |
| English Learners | 202 (31.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.1 points from last year and rose 15.8 points over the full period. Math rose 3.9 points from last year and rose 16.7 points over the full period.
•Math +16.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 38.2% to 52.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 48% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 9.6-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 51.4% 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
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 49% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 46% to 46%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 30.4% to 61.0% 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 15.0-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
21.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 51.9% 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 Sylvan Park Elementary compare within the district?
Sylvan Park Elementary is No. 191 in reading and No. 133 in math proficiency among the 424 K–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Sylvan Park Elementary rank in California?
Sylvan Park Elementary ranks No. 2,218 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,588 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 Sylvan Park Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 166 in reading and No. 106 in math among 424 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 45.0% meet the reading standard and 48.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Sylvan Park Elementary compare with other schools in Van Nuys?
Sylvan Park Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 11 K–5 schools in Van Nuys with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Van NuysHow does Sylvan Park Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Sylvan Park Elementary is No. 411 in reading and No. 299 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sylvan Park ElementaryThis school | 49.2% | 45.3% |
| Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary | 22.2% | 30.3% |
| Ararat Charter | 31.4% | 38.6% |
