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841 South Glenwick, Walnut, CA 91789-3108
Summary
Walnut Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 91st percentile among comparable California schools.
72.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
78.3% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide but is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 72.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 78.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 592/4,657 (87th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 291/4,657 (94th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 26:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 706 |
| Low-Income Students | 180 (25.5%) |
| English Learners | 154 (21.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.3 points from last year and fell 5.7 points over the full period. Math rose 1.3 points from last year and fell 0.5 points over the full period.
•Math -0.5 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 Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 65.9% to 81.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 13% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.2-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
26.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 72.3% 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 85% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 43% to 85%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 73.7% to 82.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 7% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.5-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.
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English Learners vs English Native
50.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 75.0% 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 Walnut Elementary compare within the district?
Walnut Elementary is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 9 K–5 schools in Walnut Valley Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Walnut Elementary rank in California?
Walnut Elementary ranks No. 592 of 4,657 in reading and No. 291 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 Walnut Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 7 in reading and No. 4 in math among 9 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 51.8% meet the reading standard and 65.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Walnut Elementary compare with other schools in Walnut?
Walnut Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 K–5 schools in Walnut with 2026 results.
Explore schools in WalnutHow does Walnut Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Walnut Elementary is No. 102 in reading and No. 57 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut ElementaryThis school | 78.3% | 72.1% |
| Cyrus J. Morris Elementary | 68.7% | 67.1% |
| Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary | 81.4% | 81.0% |
