C
Below Average
53/100

Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 6900 Calhoun Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91405
Overall
C
53/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
2.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 24th percentile in California
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.90 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 41st percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

53
Repit Score
out of 100
397
Students
enrolled
20.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%24/1002.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%41/100Students gain 0.90 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.18 in 2009–19; 30th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 60% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −3 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency31% (−17 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency19% (−18 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic27%17%reading -13 pts, math -17 pts11th percentile (list)
Low-income32%17%reading -7 pts, math -16 pts16th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 6900 Calhoun Ave.
City Van Nuys
ZIP Code 91405
District 0622710
NCES School ID 062271012677
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 91405

Understanding the community around Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,365
Per Capita Income $27,263
Poverty Rate 16.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.0%
High School or Higher 76.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $648,600
Median Rent $1,649
Owner-Occupied 26.9%
Renter-Occupied 73.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 90.7%
White 4.0%
Asian 3.0%
Black 0.8%
Two or More Races 1.3%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 397
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 20.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary?
Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary has a Repit School Score of 53 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary?
Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary has 397 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.9:1.
What grades does Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary serve?
Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary receive per student?
Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary receives $25,877 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary in 91405 ▼
Avg Home Value
$827,108
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,389
1-Year Change
+2.6%
% Renters
73.1%

Other Schools in 91405

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026