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Elementary Schools in Tujunga, California

Near Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 40.7/100

Tujunga, California has 5 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 40.7/100 — 3.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Verdugo Hills Senior High at 60/100, where 22.2% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Tujunga schools average 12.6% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 24.7% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
40.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
31.2
28.5 – 59.8
Avg Exceeded %
12.6%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
24.7%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How Tujunga schools compare

Tujunga's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 40.7 — 3.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 28.5 to 59.8, a 31.2-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Verdugo Hills Senior High with a Scope Score of 60 and 22.2% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Tujunga averages 24.7%, which is below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Tujunga

2 Culture First3 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Tujunga ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Verdugo Hills Senior High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
60Los Angeles22.2%49.5%27.6%0.8%
2Mountain View Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Culture First
46Los Angeles15.3%43.8%11.5%0.1%
3Plainview Academic Charter Academy
Los Angeles Unified Culture First
37Los Angeles8.6%21.2%13.9%0.5%
4Pinewood Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
33Los Angeles7.6%27.9%24.2%0.2%
5Mt. Lukens Continuation
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
29Los Angeles9.1%18.2%46.5%3.4%

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 Tujunga

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.

Our Lady of Lourdes School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 131 students
13:1Private
Haykazunyadz Child Care Center Inc.
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 2 students
1:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Tujunga

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Tujunga good?
Tujunga's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 40.7/100, which is 3.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. 12.6% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Tujunga?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Tujunga is Verdugo Hills Senior High with a Scope Score of 60/100 and 22.2% 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 Tujunga schools compare to the state average?
Tujunga elementary schools average a Scope Score of 40.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (3.1 points below). The exceeded rate averages 12.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 24.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 28.5 to 59.8, a 31.2-point spread.
How many schools are in Tujunga?
Tujunga has 5 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 six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner 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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