Schools in 91201 — Glendale, California
91201 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 54.5 — 10.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 46.2 to 68.4, a 22.2-point spread.
How 91201 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Benjamin Franklin Elementary with a Scope Score of 68 and 43.7% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 31.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 5.6 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 91201. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 91201 averages 12.5%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 91201 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 91201
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All schools in 91201
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benjamin Franklin Elementary Glendale Unified Strong All-Around | 68 | Los Angeles | 43.7% | 73.7% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| 2 | Thomas Jefferson Elementary Glendale Unified Culture First | 49 | Los Angeles | 25.7% | 47.9% | 10.2% | 0.9% |
| 3 | Balboa Elementary Glendale Unified Building Momentum | 46 | Los Angeles | 24.1% | 48.2% | 21.3% | 0.9% |
Schools in 91201 on the map
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.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about 91201
- 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
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