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1900 North Sixth Street, Burbank, CA 91504-2932
Summary
Thomas Jefferson Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 69th percentile among comparable California schools.
54.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
53.3% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 54.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 53.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,525/4,657 (67th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,350/4,657 (71st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 27:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 758 |
| Low-Income Students | 174 (23.0%) |
| English Learners | 139 (18.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 8.2 points from last year and fell 6.5 points over the full period. Math fell 2.3 points from last year and fell 6.6 points over the full period.
•Math -6.6 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 53.6% to 56.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 33% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.0-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
9.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 63.0% 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
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 64% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 45% to 59%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 45.7% to 58.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 29% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.6-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
16.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 60.6% 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 Thomas Jefferson Elementary compare within the district?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 11 K–5 schools in Burbank Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Thomas Jefferson Elementary rank in California?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary ranks No. 1,525 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,350 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 Jefferson Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in reading and No. 8 in math among 11 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 42.3% meet the reading standard and 41.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Thomas Jefferson Elementary compare with other schools in Burbank?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 11 K–5 schools in Burbank with 2026 results.
Explore schools in BurbankHow does Thomas Jefferson Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary is No. 275 in reading and tied for No. 250 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson ElementaryThis school | 53.3% | 54.8% |
| Bret Harte Elementary | 48.2% | 47.8% |
| George Washington Elementary | 40.3% | 50.0% |
