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Schools in 91405 — Van Nuys, California

91405 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.5 — 9.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 32.1 to 36.5, a 4.5-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
34.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
4.5
32.1 – 36.5
Avg Exceeded %
10.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
21.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 91405 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Hazeltine Avenue Elementary with a Scope Score of 37 and 13.2% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 6.1 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 91405. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 91405 averages 21.6%, below the state average of 18.1%.

How 91405 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 91405
91405Van Nuys434.5
91406Lake Balboa1038.5+4.0
91402Panorama City1039.8+5.3
91401Sherman Oaks641.7+7.1
91411Van Nuys545.8+11.2

All schools in 91405

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Hazeltine Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
37Los Angeles13.2%35.7%22.2%0.2%
2Valerio Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
35Los Angeles11.3%28.5%24.0%0.1%
3Columbus Avenue
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
35Los Angeles10.3%29.9%17.2%0.1%
4Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
32Los Angeles8.4%23.4%22.8%0.1%

Schools in 91405 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 91405

  • 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 Van Nuys good?
Van Nuys's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.5/100, which is 9.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. 10.8% 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 Van Nuys?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Van Nuys is Hazeltine Avenue Elementary with a Scope Score of 37/100 and 13.2% 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 Van Nuys schools compare to the state average?
Van Nuys elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (9.2 points below). The exceeded rate averages 10.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 32.1 to 36.5, a 4.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Van Nuys?
Van Nuys has 4 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.