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Elementary Schools in Reseda, California: Reseda schools average near the state. The 34.5-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

Near Average2024–25 data10 schools · avg 42.3/100

Reseda, California has 10 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 42.3/100 — within 0.9 points of the state average of 43.2. The highest-scoring school is Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies at 61/100, where 31.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Reseda schools average 18.5% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 24.8% (above the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
42.3
State avg: 43.2
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
34.5
26.8 – 61.3
Avg Exceeded %
18.5%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
24.8%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
10
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary10Developing
42.3/100
18.5%-0.9
High3Developing
30.0/100
10.2%-13.7
Middle5Developing
43.9/100
18.5%+3.5

How Reseda schools compare

Reseda has 10 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 42.3/100 — within 0.9 points of the state average of 43.2 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies with a Scope Score of 61 and 31.8% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Reseda averages 24.8% — above the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%

School archetypes in Reseda

1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First12 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

Every school in Reseda

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
31.8%Solid
61/100
2Grover Cleveland Charter High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
26.7%Solid
59/100
3Newcastle Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Culture First
22.4%Solid
51/100
4Magnolia Science Academy 5
Los Angeles County Office of Education Building Momentum
20.9%Solid
51/100
5Blythe Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
15.9%Developing
49/100
6Reseda Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
20.8%Developing
49/100
7Cantara Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
21.1%Developing
48/100
8Shirley Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
20.1%Developing
48/100
9James Jordan Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
18.5%Developing
48/100
10Garden Grove Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
23.0%Developing
45/100
11Melvin Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
19.2%Developing
42/100
12Vanalden Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
18.4%Developing
34/100
13Reseda Charter High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
12.2%Needs Support
30/100
14Magnolia Science Academy
Los Angeles County Office of Education Building Momentum
9.2%Needs Support
30/100
15Virtual Academy of International Studies/Humanitie
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
16.5%Needs Support
29/100
16Bertrand Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
7.9%Needs Support
27/100
17Zane Grey Continuation
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
2.0%Needs Support
18/100
18John R. Wooden High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
1.8%Needs Support
14/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 18 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Reseda

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Kirk O' the Valley School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-5 · 114 students
7:1Private
Little Acorns Grow
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-5 · 43 students
7:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Reseda

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Reseda good?
Reseda's 10 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.3/100, which is within 0.9 points of the state average. 18.5% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Reseda?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Reseda is Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies with a Scope Score of 61/100 and 31.8% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Reseda schools compare to the state average?
Reseda elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.3/100 — within 0.9 points of the state average of 43.2. The exceeded rate averages 18.5% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 24.8% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Reseda?
Reseda has 10 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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