Excellent
#977 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 10% in state
Darby Avenue Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Northridge, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10818 Darby Ave., Northridge, CA 91326
- Math 69% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Darby Avenue Elementary score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 66% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Darby 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$148,636
Median home value
$1,011,100
Median rent
$2,995/mo
College educated
56.3%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91326; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granada Hills CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 6,014 | Compare → |
| Granada Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Abraham Joshua Heschel Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| Abraham Joshua Heschel Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 340 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #119 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
Darby Avenue Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Darby Avenue Elementary
Darby Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Northridge, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 390 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #977 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Darby Avenue Elementary
What grades does Darby Avenue Elementary serve?
Darby Avenue Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Darby Avenue Elementary?
Darby Avenue Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 390 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Darby Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Darby Avenue Elementary is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Darby Avenue Elementary rank in CA?
Darby Avenue Elementary ranks #977 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Darby Avenue Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Darby Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Darby Avenue Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Darby Avenue Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Darby Avenue Elementary a charter school?
No, Darby Avenue Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Darby Avenue Elementary a Title I school?
No, Darby Avenue Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Darby Avenue Elementary?
56.4% of students at Darby 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
- 390
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.9%
- Phone
- (818) 360-1824
- Area population (ZIP 91326)
- 37,068
- Area average commute
- 33 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 91326; 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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