Serving 326 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bertrand Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bertrand Avenue Elementary serves the northwest part of Reseda, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bertrand Avenue Elementary School's student population of 326 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
326 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1951
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Leaders are Made
School Rankings
Bertrand Avenue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bertrand Avenue Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6795 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
81%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold and Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bertrand Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Bertrand Avenue Elementary School is ranked #6795 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bertrand Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Bertrand Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blythe Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bertrand Avenue Elementary School?
326 students attend Bertrand Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Bertrand Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bertrand Avenue Elementary School?
Bertrand Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bertrand Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Bertrand Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bertrand Avenue Elementary School part of?
Bertrand Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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