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1751 North Verdugo Road, Glendale, CA 91208-2999
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 80th percentile among comparable California schools.
63.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
63.1% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 63.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 63.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 993/4,657 (79th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 870/4,657 (81st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 676 |
| Low-Income Students | 333 (49.3%) |
| English Learners | 143 (21.2%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.8 points from last year and fell 5.9 points over the full period. Math rose 1.6 points from last year and fell 1.0 points over the full period.
•Math -1.0 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 60.4% to 68.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 22% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.7-point reading income gap is wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
13.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 74.2% 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 84% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 59% to 76%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 48.9% to 70.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 19% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 27.9-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
25.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 69.8% 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 Verdugo Woodlands Elementary compare within the district?
Verdugo Woodlands Elementary is No. 8 in both reading and math proficiency among the 14 K–6 schools in Glendale Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Verdugo Woodlands Elementary rank in California?
Verdugo Woodlands Elementary ranks No. 993 of 4,657 in reading and No. 870 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 Verdugo Woodlands Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 10 in both subjects among 14 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 51.8% meet the reading standard and 50.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Verdugo Woodlands Elementary compare with other schools in Glendale?
Verdugo Woodlands Elementary is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 8 K–6 schools in Glendale with 2026 results.
Explore schools in GlendaleHow does Verdugo Woodlands Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Verdugo Woodlands Elementary is No. 50 in reading and No. 41 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Verdugo Woodlands ElementaryThis school | 63.1% | 63.8% |
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary | 73.4% | 78.3% |
| Cerritos Elementary | 26.2% | 38.1% |
