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#2123 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 22% in state

Canterbury Avenue Elementary

Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Arleta, CA

A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

13670 Montague St., Arleta, CA 91331

  • Math 47% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 48% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+0.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.6 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+19.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.2:1
District spending per student$22,687
Chronic Absenteeism29.7%

Students at Canterbury Avenue Elementary score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency47%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency48%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2018, reaching 47% in 2024.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
58%
ELA
50%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
49%
2011
Math
60%
ELA
53%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
50%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
44%
2024
Math
47%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

83%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Canterbury Avenue 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 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 40Some Transit
  • Bike 74Very Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low245/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$82,025

Median home value

$609,300

Median rent

$1,818/mo

College educated

11.2%

Homeownership

62.8%

Poverty rate

16.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91331; 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
Valor Academy ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified8.7K–40.4 mi366Compare →
Chase Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.1K–50.8 mi468Compare →
Vena Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.9K–50.8 mi486Compare →
Grace Academy PspPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.9 mi166Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

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

Los Angeles Unified

Schools in district
785
Rank in district
#216 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

Canterbury Avenue Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Canterbury Avenue Elementary

Canterbury Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Arleta, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 606 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,123 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Canterbury Avenue Elementary

What grades does Canterbury Avenue Elementary serve?

Canterbury Avenue Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Canterbury Avenue Elementary?

Canterbury Avenue Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 606 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Canterbury Avenue Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Canterbury Avenue Elementary is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Canterbury Avenue Elementary rank in CA?

Canterbury Avenue Elementary ranks #2,123 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Canterbury Avenue Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Canterbury Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Canterbury Avenue Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Canterbury Avenue Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Canterbury Avenue Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Canterbury Avenue Elementary a Title I school?

No, Canterbury Avenue Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

83.0% of students at Canterbury Avenue 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
606
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.7%
Area population (ZIP 91331)
98,820
Area average commute
30.3 min
Area median age
34.7
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 91331; 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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