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.
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
School archetypes in 91504
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
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Jefferson Elementary Burbank Unified Strong All-Around | 59 | Los Angeles | 34.1% | 59.3% | 9.7% | 0.1% |
| 2 | John Muir Middle Burbank Unified Growth Engine | 56 | Los Angeles | 26.1% | 55.6% | 11.5% | 3.7% |
| 3 | George Washington Elementary Burbank Unified Growth Engine | 48 | Los Angeles | 19.7% | 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
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