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Schools in 91505 — Burbank, California

91505 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 53.5 — 9.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 44.7 to 63.4, a 18.7-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
53.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
18.7
44.7 – 63.4
Avg Exceeded %
27.7%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
15.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How 91505 schools perform

The top-ranked school is R. L. Stevenson Elementary with a Scope Score of 63 and 36.8% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 27.7% 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 91505 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +6.9 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 91505 averages 15.1%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 91505 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 91505
91505Burbank653.5
91504Burbank354.1+0.6
91506Burbank647.4-6.1

School archetypes in 91505

3 Growth Engine1 Culture First2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 91505 are classified as Growth Engine (3) — 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 91505

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1R. L. Stevenson Elementary
Burbank Unified Growth Engine
63Los Angeles36.8%65.7%11.1%0.3%
2Theodore Roosevelt Elementary
Burbank Unified Growth Engine
61Los Angeles34.5%64.0%6.8%0.8%
3Providencia Elementary
Burbank Unified Growth Engine
54Los Angeles31.3%54.8%11.9%0.3%
4Bret Harte Elementary
Burbank Unified Culture First
51Los Angeles31.6%55.9%9.4%0.7%
5Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUIL
Burbank Unified Building Momentum
47Los Angeles12.8%24.1%38.8%1.2%
6Luther Burbank Middle
Burbank Unified Building Momentum
45Los Angeles19.4%49.0%12.4%5.1%

Schools in 91505 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 91505

  • 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 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 53.5/100, which is 9.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. 27.7% 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 R. L. Stevenson Elementary with a Scope Score of 63/100 and 36.8% 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 53.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (9.7 points above). The exceeded rate averages 27.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 44.7 to 63.4, a 18.7-point spread.
How many schools are in Burbank?
Burbank has 6 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.