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#7266 of 9,539 schools in CA
Blythe Street Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Reseda, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
18730 Blythe St., Reseda, CA 91335
- Math 28% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blythe Street Elementary score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2018, reaching 27% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Blythe Street Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,164
Median home value
$700,400
Median rent
$1,811/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
50.7%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91335; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Acorns GrowPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–2 | 0.6 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Little Acorns GrowPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Magnolia Science Academy 7Charter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Reseda ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 414 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #699 of 769
- District spending per student
- $22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blythe Street Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blythe Street Elementary
Blythe Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Reseda, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 296 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,266 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blythe Street Elementary
What grades does Blythe Street Elementary serve?
Blythe Street Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Blythe Street Elementary?
Blythe Street Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blythe Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blythe Street Elementary is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blythe Street Elementary rank in CA?
Blythe Street Elementary ranks #7,266 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Blythe Street Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Blythe Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Blythe Street Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blythe Street Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Blythe Street Elementary a charter school?
No, Blythe Street Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blythe Street Elementary a Title I school?
No, Blythe Street Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blythe Street Elementary?
81.8% of students at Blythe Street Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 296
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.8%
- Phone
- (818) 345-4066
- Area population (ZIP 91335)
- 74,802
- Area average commute
- 32.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91335; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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