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435 South Pacific Avenue, Glendale, CA 91204-1441
Summary
Thomas Edison Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 71st percentile among comparable California schools.
56.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
54.3% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 56.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 54.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,440/4,657 (69th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,289/4,657 (72nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 859 |
| Low-Income Students | 595 (69.3%) |
| English Learners | 194 (22.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.1 points from last year and fell 5.8 points over the full period. Math rose 0.4 points from last year and fell 2.3 points over the full period.
•Math -2.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 45.6% to 66.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 31% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 23.0-point reading income gap is wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 61.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 94% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 43% to 83%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 46.3% to 63.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 28% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.6-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
21.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 58.5% 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 1,479 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 Thomas Edison Elementary compare within the district?
Thomas Edison Elementary is No. 11 in reading and No. 10 in math proficiency among the 14 K–6 schools in Glendale Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Thomas Edison Elementary rank in California?
Thomas Edison Elementary ranks No. 1,440 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,289 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 Thomas Edison Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 11 in both subjects among 14 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 49.3% meet the reading standard and 48.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Thomas Edison Elementary compare with other schools in Glendale?
Thomas Edison Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 8 K–6 schools in Glendale with 2026 results.
Explore schools in GlendaleHow does Thomas Edison Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Thomas Edison Elementary is No. 86 in reading and No. 71 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Edison ElementaryThis school | 54.3% | 56.0% |
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary | 73.4% | 78.3% |
| Cerritos Elementary | 26.2% | 38.1% |
