Kester Avenue Elementary vs Columbus Avenue Elementary
Columbus Avenue Elementary has a higher overall rating of 8.7/10 compared to 8.1/10. Kester Avenue Elementary is significantly larger with 882 students, about 2.2× the size of Columbus Avenue Elementary (397). In math proficiency, Kester Avenue Elementary leads at 72.0%.
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Kester Avenue Elementary
Van Nuys, CA
8.1/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
882 students
Columbus Avenue Elementary
Van Nuys, CA
8.7/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
397 students
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| Metric | Kester Avenue Elementary | Columbus Avenue Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.1 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.7 | 6.5 |
| Growth Score | 7.4 | 9.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 45.4% | 94.5% |
| Environment Score | 7.4 | 9.2 |
| State Rank | #1,105 of 9,557 | #402 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 88th | 96th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Kester Avenue Elementary | Columbus Avenue Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 72.0% | 17.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 82.0% | 25.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Van Nuys (91411) | Van Nuys (91405) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $77,582 | $61,207 |
| Median Home Value | $973,300 | $698,100 |
| Median Rent | $1,850 | $1,736 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 36.9% | 25.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.2% | 20.7% |
| Avg Commute | 29 min | 33 min |