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Verdugo Academy vs. Dunsmore Elementary School

Should you attend Verdugo Academy or Dunsmore Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Verdugo Academy
1700 East Mountain St.
Glendale, CA 91206
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Dunsmore Elementary School
4717 Dunsmore Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Verdugo Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 173 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Verdugo Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 570 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Dunsmore Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
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Grades Offered
K-12
K-6
Total Students
173 students
570 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Verdugo Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dunsmore Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Verdugo Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dunsmore Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Verdugo Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dunsmore Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Verdugo Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Glendale Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dunsmore Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Glendale Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3103 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#563 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Verdugo Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dunsmore Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in CA)
77%
(Top 5% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Verdugo Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Glendale Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dunsmore Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Glendale Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
74%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Verdugo Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Glendale Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dunsmore Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Glendale Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-89%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Verdugo Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Glendale Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Verdugo Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dunsmore Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
2
85
Grade 1 Students
9
80
Grade 2 Students
12
85
Grade 3 Students
7
79
Grade 4 Students
10
83
Grade 5 Students
9
78
Grade 6 Students
4
80
Grade 7 Students
17
-
Grade 8 Students
15
-
Grade 9 Students
18
-
Grade 10 Students
20
-
Grade 11 Students
28
-
Grade 12 Students
22
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Verdugo Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Glendale Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dunsmore Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Glendale Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
10%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Verdugo Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Glendale Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dunsmore Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Glendale Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
25%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Verdugo Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Glendale Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dunsmore Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Glendale Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Verdugo Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Glendale Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dunsmore Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Glendale Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
62%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Verdugo Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Glendale Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dunsmore Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Glendale Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Verdugo Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Glendale Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dunsmore Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Glendale Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.55
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Verdugo Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Glendale Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dunsmore Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Glendale Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Verdugo Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Glendale Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dunsmore Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Glendale Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Verdugo Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Glendale Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dunsmore Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Glendale Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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