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#7714 of 9,539 schools in CA

Vinedale College Preparatory Academy

Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Sun Valley, CA

A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

10150 La Tuna Canyon Rd., Sun Valley, CA 91352

  • Math 9% vs CA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 25% vs CA 46% (2024)
  • 21:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency8.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-36.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-17 pts
Overall Proficiency17% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-9.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21:1
District spending per student$22,687
Chronic Absenteeism42%

Students at Vinedale College Preparatory Academy score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency9%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
37%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency25%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
46%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2018, to 17% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
31%
2024
Math
9%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

85.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Vinedale College Preparatory Academy 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Transit 23Minimal Transit
  • Bike 29Somewhat 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

$74,621

Median home value

$700,100

Median rent

$1,761/mo

College educated

17.5%

Homeownership

52.5%

Poverty rate

13.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91352; 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

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Fenton Stem Acad: Elem Center for Sci Tech Engr and MathCharter · enrollment unverified8.9K–60.8 mi330Compare →
Glenwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.4K–51.3 mi201Compare →

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
#730 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

Vinedale College Preparatory Academy is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Vinedale College Preparatory Academy

Vinedale College Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school in Sun Valley, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 231 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #7,714 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Vinedale College Preparatory Academy

What grades does Vinedale College Preparatory Academy serve?

Vinedale College Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Vinedale College Preparatory Academy?

Vinedale College Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 231 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Vinedale College Preparatory Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Vinedale College Preparatory Academy is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Vinedale College Preparatory Academy rank in CA?

Vinedale College Preparatory Academy ranks #7,714 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Vinedale College Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Vinedale College Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Vinedale College Preparatory Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Vinedale College Preparatory Academy has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Vinedale College Preparatory Academy a charter school?

No, Vinedale College Preparatory Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Vinedale College Preparatory Academy a Title I school?

No, Vinedale College Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vinedale College Preparatory Academy?

85.3% of students at Vinedale College Preparatory Academy 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 – 8th
Enrollment
231
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.0%
Area population (ZIP 91352)
46,153
Area average commute
29.4 min
Area median age
37.2
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 91352; 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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