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6464 Sylmar Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401-1433
Summary
Van Nuys Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 26th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 28.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down.
29.6% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 28.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 29.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,775/4,657 (19th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,079/4,657 (34th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 459 |
| Low-Income Students | 433 (96.9%) |
| English Learners | 205 (45.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 4.9 points from last year and fell 6.0 points over the full period. Math fell 0.7 points from last year and rose 0.4 points over the full period.
•Math +0.4 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 23.6% to 34.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,775 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 36.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•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 18.1% to 49.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,079 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 38.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell 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 Van Nuys Elementary compare within the district?
Van Nuys Elementary is No. 387 in reading and No. 349 in math proficiency among the 424 K–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Van Nuys Elementary rank in California?
Van Nuys Elementary ranks No. 3,775 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,079 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 Nuys Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 370 in reading and No. 316 in math among 424 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 28.9% meet the reading standard and 30.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Van Nuys Elementary compare with other schools in Van Nuys?
Van Nuys Elementary is No. 11 in reading and No. 8 in math proficiency among the 11 K–5 schools in Van Nuys with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Van NuysHow does Van Nuys Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Van Nuys Elementary is No. 706 in reading and No. 636 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 Nuys ElementaryThis school | 29.6% | 28.6% |
| Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary | 22.2% | 30.3% |
| Ararat Charter | 31.4% | 38.6% |
