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ISANA Cardinal Academy

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ISANA Cardinal Academy ranks 2524 th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-8

2524^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 5,857 California Elementary Schools

Better than 57% of California elementary schools

Summary

ISANA Cardinal Academy is a K-8 public school serving 294 students in Sun Valley, operating as its own ISANA Cardinal Academy District, and it stands out for making rapid academic improvements while serving a community with high economic need.

The school has shown impressive growth, moving from a 1-star to a 3-star rating in just a few years, and now performs better in English and Math than many nearby schools with similar student populations, such as Camellia Avenue Elementary and Julie Korenstein Elementary. A major strength is its exceptionally low rate of chronic absenteeism at 7.4%, which is far below the state average and likely a key driver of its success. Furthermore, it achieves these results cost-effectively, spending less per student than most surrounding schools in the Los Angeles Unified district.

ISANA Cardinal Academy is particularly effective in supporting English Language Learners and students from low-income families, with these groups earning 4-star ratings. While it excels in attendance and core subjects, science scores remain an area for improvement. The school's positive trajectory and shared strengths with its sister school, ISANA Palmati Academy, suggest a successful network approach to education in the area.

294

Students ?

22.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,037

Per pupil spending ?

89.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7330 Bakman Ave.
Sun Valley, CA 91352-4914

(818) 759-5633

District: ISANA Cardinal Academy District

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

94.6%

Two or more races:

2.0%

White:

1.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 60th percentile in 2019 → 57th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the California median (57th percentile)

Worth a look

!Large classes — about 23 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school42%

California avg41%

2,524^th of 5,857

California public elementary schools ?

Top 43%▼ down 3 pts since 2019

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

612^th of 1,543ISANA Cardinal Academy District among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	51.5	2524 of 5857	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.8	2683 of 5869	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	27.4	4132 of 5859	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	32.2	3688 of 5883	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	54.8	2336 of 5789	59.6%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	69.6	425 of 3162	86.6%	★★★★☆
2023	48.2	1281 of 3245	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.7	1698 of 3311	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	65.0	677 of 3275	79.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	47.3	2618 of 5597	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.8	2428 of 5612	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	25.8	4153 of 5609	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	26.8	4046 of 5635	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	57.4	2090 of 5492	61.9%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	68.5	1277 of 5107	75.0%	★★★★☆
2024	66.6	1332 of 5107	73.9%	★★★★☆
2023	39.0	2986 of 5087	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.4	2373 of 5084	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	72.0	1065 of 4963	78.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	65.0	1554 of 5460	71.5%	★★★★☆
2024	61.9	1688 of 5517	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	39.5	3100 of 5363	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.8	2410 of 5264	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.2	1336 of 5173	74.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	55.9	2190 of 5628	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.3	2798 of 5643	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	31.1	3673 of 5638	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.0	3135 of 5663	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	51.7	2382 of 5510	56.8%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2024)87th percentile+32 vs school

Hispanic (2025)75th percentile+18 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)72nd percentile+15 vs school

Male (2025)61st percentile+4 vs school

Female (2025)53rd percentile-4 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy50%~ state avg

Mathematics40%+3 vs state

Science24%-9 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)							% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
ISANA Cardinal Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	7330 Bakman Ave.	Sun Valley	91352	Los Angeles County	ISANA Cardinal Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 759-5633	294	13	22.6	89.1%	4 (1.4%)	2 (0.7%)	278 (94.6%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	51.5	2524^th of 5857 public elementary schools	56.9%		47.8	2683^rd of 5869 public elementary schools	54.3%	159	23.9		23.9	50.0	41.9	57.8				50.0	52.5	35.6	34.8				40.5	65.1	90.7	93.0	83.7	83.7	88.4	$21,037	$2,451	$18,586
Camellia Avenue Elementary	Public	K-5	7451 Camellia Ave.	North Hollywood	91605	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 765-5255	433	22	19.6	95.2%	7 (1.6%)	4 (0.9%)	407 (94.0%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	8 (1.8%)	19.4	4889^th of 5857 public elementary schools	16.5%		22.6	4615^th of 5869 public elementary schools	21.4%	274	17.5		17.5	21.1	26.4	35.5				27.8	24.6	22.4	14.3				20.5	96.8			97.6	98.4		$29,575	$6,880	$22,695
Arminta Street Elementary	Public	K-5	11530 Strathern St.	North Hollywood	91605	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 765-5911	317	17	18.6	93.7%	12 (3.8%)	2 (0.6%)	283 (89.3%)	7 (2.2%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	10 (3.2%)	37.5	3376^th of 5857 public elementary schools	42.4%		32.6	3728^th of 5869 public elementary schools	36.5%	352	21.2		21.2	41.9	36.2	41.3				39.6	50.0	38.6	18.2				33.5	87.3	88.7		88.7	90.1	91.6	$31,424	$5,947	$25,477
Fair Avenue Elementary	Public	K-5	6501 Fair Ave.	North Hollywood	91606	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 761-5444	516	26	20.2	96.1%	11 (2.1%)	13 (2.5%)	472 (91.5%)	8 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.1%)	33	3730^th of 5857 public elementary schools	36.3%		32.4	3744^th of 5869 public elementary schools	36.2%	14	24.5		24.5	34.8	35.1	34.0				34.6	39.1	27.0	28.7				31.9							$25,452	$4,412	$21,040
New Horizons Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	6501 Fair Ave.	North Hollywood	91606	Los Angeles County	New Horizons Charter Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 754-1362	141	6	23.5	90.8%	34 (24.1%)	12 (8.5%)	78 (55.3%)	7 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.1%)	57.9	2176^th of 5857 public elementary schools	62.8%		31.4	3815^th of 5869 public elementary schools	35.0%	1639	45.0	12.5	27.3	40.0	53.3	65.0	27.8	52.9	56.5	50.0	56.3	40.0	40.0	36.8	29.4	37.5	39.6							$25,054	$3,595	$21,459
Julie Korenstein Elementary	Public	K-5	7650 Ben Ave.	North Hollywood	91605	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 255-4140	311	15	20.7	96.5%	13 (4.2%)	7 (2.3%)	272 (87.5%)	11 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)	25.3	4366^th of 5857 public elementary schools	25.5%		21.1	4759^th of 5869 public elementary schools	18.9%	393	15.7		15.7	18.0	32.5	26.9				25.4	36.0	34.2	27.5				32.4	94.9	96.6	96.6	94.9	96.6	96.6	$27,788	$5,746	$22,042
Roscoe Elementary	Public	K-5	10765 Strathern St.	Sun Valley	91352	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 767-3018	481	24	20.0	90.9%	17 (3.5%)	10 (2.1%)	435 (90.4%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.9%)	35.9	3498^th of 5857 public elementary schools	40.3%		23.5	4532^nd of 5869 public elementary schools	22.8%	1034	28.6		28.6	29.7	32.9	35.7				33.0	46.9	31.3	31.0				35.5	96.2		97.1	98.1	98.1		$24,024	$4,515	$19,509
Glenwood Elementary	Public	K-5	8001 Ledge Ave.	Sun Valley	91352	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 767-6406	189	9	21.0	92.1%	16 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	158 (83.6%)	5 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.8%)	31.1	3866^th of 5857 public elementary schools	34.0%		23.3	4546^th of 5869 public elementary schools	22.5%	680	22.7		22.7	17.2	29.2	42.9				28.4	17.2	52.0	31.8				32.9							$35,893	$7,734	$28,159
Bellingham Elementary	Public	K-5	6728 Bellingham Ave.	North Hollywood	91606	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 759-0119	390	19	20.5	97.2%	28 (7.2%)	7 (1.8%)	340 (87.2%)	9 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.0%)	46.2	2812^th of 5857 public elementary schools	52.0%		35.2	3501^st of 5869 public elementary schools	40.3%	689	23.9		23.9	37.7	34.7	46.3				40.2	51.9	42.0	38.8				43.9	89.2	95.2		90.4	95.2	92.8	$26,161	$5,703	$20,458
ISANA Palmati Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	6501 Laurel Canyon Blvd.	North Hollywood	91606	Los Angeles County	ISANA Palmati Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 753-2712	360	15	23.9	89.7%	11 (3.1%)	3 (0.8%)	335 (93.1%)	8 (2.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	76.8	1295^th of 5857 public elementary schools	77.9%		85.8	914^th of 5869 public elementary schools	84.4%	381	45.1	28.6	39.2	61.0	75.0	60.8	45.8	72.0	75.0	65.3	68.3	68.9	47.1	33.3	52.0	46.4	54.7							$20,717	$3,898	$16,819

Frequently Asked Questions about ISANA Cardinal Academy

What district is ISANA Cardinal Academy in?

ISANA Cardinal Academy District

How many students attend ISANA Cardinal Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 294 students attended ISANA Cardinal Academy.

Is ISANA Cardinal Academy a good school?

ISANA Cardinal Academy ranks 2524^th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of ISANA Cardinal Academy?

Students at ISANA Cardinal Academy are 95% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% White, 1% Asian.

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