Schools in 91401 — Van Nuys, California
91401 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 41.7 — 2.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 9.8 to 55.5, a 45.8-point spread.
How 91401 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Chandler Elementary with a Scope Score of 56 and 34.4% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 91401 averages 29.8%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 91401 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 91401
Hidden gems: 1 school in 91401 is classified as Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 91401
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chandler Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 56 | Los Angeles | 34.4% | 60.5% | 17.3% | 0.3% |
| 2 | Erwin Elementary Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine | 53 | Los Angeles | 26.4% | 47.5% | 18.5% | 0.1% |
| 3 | Ulysses S. Grant Senior High Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 51 | Los Angeles | 21.5% | 46.1% | 35.2% | 1.2% |
| 4 | Kittridge Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 44 | Los Angeles | 17.9% | 39.9% | 18.7% | 0.2% |
| 5 | Van Nuys Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 38 | Los Angeles | 14.0% | 32.1% | 19.6% | 0.1% |
| 6 | Jack London Continuation Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 10 | Los Angeles | 0.0% | 4.8% | 69.4% | 2.2% |
Schools in 91401 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 91401
- 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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