Serving 623 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Verdugo Woodlands Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 623 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Verdugo Woodlands Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Verdugo Woodlands Elementary School's student population of 623 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
623 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
Verdugo Woodlands Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Verdugo Woodlands Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1242 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
10%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
67%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Verdugo Woodlands Elementary School is ranked #1242 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Verdugo Woodlands Elementary School often compared to?
Verdugo Woodlands Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dunsmore Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Verdugo Woodlands Elementary School?
623 students attend Verdugo Woodlands Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Verdugo Woodlands Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Verdugo Woodlands Elementary School?
Verdugo Woodlands Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Verdugo Woodlands Elementary School offer ?
Verdugo Woodlands Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Verdugo Woodlands Elementary School part of?
Verdugo Woodlands Elementary School is part of Glendale Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Verdugo Woodlands Elementary School located?
Verdugo Woodlands Elementary School is located in the Verdugo Woodlands neighborhood of Glendale, CA.
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I loved this school. the teachers are great the VP is great and the principle is great i had the best years at VW 3-6 and i hope others will too. MY TOP 10 FAVORITE TEACHERS: Ani Matthewsian is the number one teacher of my 3 years in VW, second favorite teacher is Mari Begijanmasihi, and my third favorite teacher was Ms.Turner. I will visit my VW teachers even when I'm older
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