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Burbank Elementary

Elementary School · Long Beach Unified · Long Beach, CA

A Long Beach Unified elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

501 Junipero Ave., Long Beach, CA 90814

  • Math 32% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 47% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 28.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-13.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.8 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+12.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio28.1:1
District spending per student$18,539
Chronic Absenteeism44.2%

Students at Burbank Elementary score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency32%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency47%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
56%
ELA
44%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
53%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
46%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
36%
2014
Math
21%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
26%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
22%
2021*
Math
22%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
39%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

82.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Burbank Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 96Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 49Some Transit
  • Bike 85Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,186/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Long Beach), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$98,070

Median home value

$898,700

Median rent

$1,987/mo

College educated

55.9%

Homeownership

31%

Poverty rate

11.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90814; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mann ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.7K–50.7 mi343Compare →
The Muse AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–70.7 mi11Compare →
Willard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.9K–50.7 mi560Compare →
Huntington AcademyPrivate · tuition4.6privateK–50.9 mi58Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Long Beach Unified

Schools in district
82
Rank in district
#42 of 82
District spending per student
$18,539NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Burbank Elementary is listed in Long Beach Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Burbank Elementary

Burbank Elementary is a public elementary school in Long Beach, CA, part of Long Beach Unified, serving approximately 563 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 28.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,087 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Burbank Elementary

What grades does Burbank Elementary serve?

Burbank Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Burbank Elementary?

Burbank Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 563 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Burbank Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Burbank Elementary is 28.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Burbank Elementary rank in CA?

Burbank Elementary ranks #5,087 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Burbank Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Burbank Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Burbank Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Burbank Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Burbank Elementary a charter school?

No, Burbank Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Burbank Elementary a Title I school?

No, Burbank Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burbank Elementary?

82.6% of students at Burbank 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
563
Student-Teacher Ratio
28.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.2%
Area population (ZIP 90814)
20,676
Area average commute
30.7 min
Area median age
36.2
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 90814; 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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