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501 North Van Ness Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004-1527
Summary
Van Ness Avenue Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 65th percentile among comparable California schools.
53.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 48.8% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 53.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 48.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,609/4,657 (65th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,611/4,657 (65th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 16:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 189 |
| Low-Income Students | 155 (83.3%) |
| English Learners | 28 (15.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 21.9 points from last year and rose 8.4 points over the full period. Math rose 7.9 points from last year and rose 7.5 points over the full period.
•Math +7.5 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 50.0% to 60.0% 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
The 11.6-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
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
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 36.0% to 60.0% 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 17.1-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
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
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 Van Ness Avenue Elementary compare within the district?
Van Ness Avenue Elementary is No. 119 in reading and No. 135 in math proficiency among the 424 K–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Van Ness Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Van Ness Avenue Elementary ranks No. 1,609 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,611 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 Van Ness Avenue Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 97 in reading and No. 125 in math among 424 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 52.0% meet the reading standard and 46.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Van Ness Avenue Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
Van Ness Avenue Elementary is No. 48 in reading and No. 52 in math proficiency among the 193 K–5 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does Van Ness Avenue Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Van Ness Avenue Elementary is tied for No. 288 in reading and No. 305 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Van Ness Avenue ElementaryThis school | 48.8% | 53.6% |
| Aldama Elementary | 41.3% | 47.3% |
| Alexandria Avenue Elementary | 59.0% | 54.0% |
