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Schools in 91504 — Burbank, California

91504 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 54.1 — 10.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 47.6 to 59.0, a 11.3-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
54.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
11.3
47.6 – 59.0
Avg Exceeded %
26.6%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
11.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 91504 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Thomas Jefferson Elementary with a Scope Score of 59 and 34.1% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 26.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 91504 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +14.0 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 91504 averages 11.6%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 91504 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 91504
91504Burbank354.1
91505Burbank653.5-0.6
91506Burbank647.4-6.7

School archetypes in 91504

2 Growth Engine1 Strong All-Around

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 91504 are classified as Growth Engine (2) — 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 91504

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Burbank Unified Strong All-Around
59Los Angeles34.1%59.3%9.7%0.1%
2John Muir Middle
Burbank Unified Growth Engine
56Los Angeles26.1%55.6%11.5%3.7%
3George Washington Elementary
Burbank Unified Growth Engine
48Los Angeles19.7%42.2%13.6%1.1%

Schools in 91504 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 91504

  • 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 Burbank good?
Burbank's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 54.1/100, which is 10.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. 26.6% 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 Burbank?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Burbank is Thomas Jefferson Elementary with a Scope Score of 59/100 and 34.1% 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 Burbank schools compare to the state average?
Burbank elementary schools average a Scope Score of 54.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (10.4 points above). The exceeded rate averages 26.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 11.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 47.6 to 59.0, a 11.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Burbank?
Burbank has 3 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.