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#6433 of 9,539 schools in CA
Nevada Avenue Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · West Hills, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
22120 Chase St., West Hills, CA 91304
- Math 27% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nevada Avenue Elementary score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 31% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (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
85.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nevada 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
$82,289
Median home value
$847,600
Median rent
$1,927/mo
College educated
33.6%
Homeownership
51.2%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91304; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capistrano Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 422 | Compare → |
| Ingenium CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.7 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Canoga Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 505 | Compare → |
| N.e.w. Academy Canoga ParkCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 429 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #630 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
Nevada Avenue Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nevada Avenue Elementary
Nevada Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in West Hills, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 386 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #6,433 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nevada Avenue Elementary
What grades does Nevada Avenue Elementary serve?
Nevada Avenue Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Nevada Avenue Elementary?
Nevada Avenue Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 386 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nevada Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nevada Avenue Elementary is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nevada Avenue Elementary rank in CA?
Nevada Avenue Elementary ranks #6,433 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Nevada Avenue Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Nevada Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Nevada Avenue Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nevada Avenue Elementary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Nevada Avenue Elementary a charter school?
No, Nevada Avenue Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nevada Avenue Elementary a Title I school?
No, Nevada Avenue Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nevada Avenue Elementary?
85.5% of students at Nevada 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
- 386
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.6%
- Phone
- (818) 348-2169
- Area population (ZIP 91304)
- 53,794
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 91304; 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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