Glendale Unified improved its overall score on the all-important Academic Performance Index that measures student achievement, according to state data released Wednesday.
The overall score improved by eight points from last year's 850 mark to 858, well above the state's benchmark figure of 800, according to the California Department of Education.
Mountain Avenue Elementary again was the highest scoring school in the district with 952, improving last year's tally by three points.
Principal Rebeca Witt credited student engagement, heavy parent involvement and her school's foundation, which has paid for staff development sessions.
“I'm incredibly flattered by our teachers doing what they're doing with limited financial resources and higher class sizes,” she said.
Monte Vista Elementary followed one point behind Mountain Avenue with 951 — a 12-point gain from last year.
The highest scoring secondary schools were Clark Magnet High School, at 920, and Rosemont Middle School, at 944.
Scores on the Academic Performance Index are based on standardized tests and range from 200 to 1,000.