Mountain Avenue Elementary School

2307 Mountain Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 570 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mountain Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mountain Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Mountain Avenue Elementary School's student population of 570 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

Mountain Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Avenue Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#433 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
71%
34%
82%
47%
70-74%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
20%
12%
Hispanic
15%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
56%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mountain Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Mountain Avenue Elementary School is ranked #433 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mountain Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Mountain Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monte Vista Elementary School, Valley View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mountain Avenue Elementary School?
570 students attend Mountain Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Mountain Avenue Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain Avenue Elementary School?
Mountain Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mountain Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Mountain Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mountain Avenue Elementary School part of?
Mountain Avenue Elementary School is part of Glendale Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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